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Eastfield is a barrow situated 650 metres north-west of Eastfield in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The monument lies on bedrock of the Stratheden Group, a Late Devonian formation of sandstone and conglomerate interbedded in alternating layers. This geological foundation would have provided both the building material and the stable ground required for the construction and preservation of the mound.
Barrows of this type typically date to the Bronze Age, serving as burial monuments for elite members of prehistoric communities. Their construction involved substantial labour investment, suggesting the deceased held considerable status within their society. The placement of the barrow on the Berwickshire landscape reflects the importance of prominent, visible locations for such commemorative structures.
The site is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4719, recognising its archaeological significance and contribution to our understanding of Bronze Age burial practices in the Scottish Borders. Despite its proximity to modern settlement, the barrow survives as evidence of ritual and social practices from Scotland's prehistoric past.
Eastfield, barrow 650m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4719. View the official record →
Eastfield is a barrow situated 650 metres north-west of Eastfield in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4719.
Eastfield, barrow 650m 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 SM4719.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chesters, fort (1.8 km), Blackcastle Rings,fort (2.9 km), Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of (6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Eastfield, barrow 650m NW of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Eastfield, barrow 650m NW of stands on Stratheden Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.