Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Reston, settlement 490m NW of
Settlement

East Reston, settlement 490m NW of

Scotland
HES SM12491
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Reston is an ancient settlement located approximately 490 metres northwest of East Reston in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a prehistoric or early medieval occupation, though the precise dating and cultural affiliation require further archaeological investigation to establish definitively. The settlement's location in the Borders region reflects the pattern of early human settlement in southeast Scotland, where river valleys and lower-lying ground provided suitable conditions for habitation. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM12491, indicating its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance.

East Reston, settlement 490m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12491. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Reston, settlement 490m NW of?

East Reston is an ancient settlement located approximately 490 metres northwest of East Reston in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12491.

Who is responsible for protecting East Reston, settlement 490m NW of?

East Reston, settlement 490m NW of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM12491.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Reston, settlement 490m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Taprobane, palisaded enclosure 970m SE of (4 km), Auchencrow Mains,enclosure and ditches 1000m SSE of (4.3 km), Oldcastles, fort 350m NNW of (4.6 km).

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