Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEdin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement
Iron Age · Broch, fort and settlement

Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement

Scotland
HES SM90134
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch, fort and settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Edin's Hall is a Iron Age broch situated in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, representing a rare example of broch architecture in south-eastern Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial circular stone-built tower with outer defensive elements, dating to the Iron Age period, and is accompanied by associated settlement remains and defensive earthworks that suggest occupation extending beyond the primary broch structure. The site demonstrates the complex settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in this region, where broch towers functioned as high-status residential and defensive centres. The surviving remains, protected as a scheduled monument, provide significant archaeological evidence for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchies and architectural practices in the Scottish borders zone.

Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement?

Edin's Hall is a Iron Age broch situated in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, representing a rare example of broch architecture in south-eastern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90134.

What period does Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement date from?

Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch, fort and settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement?

Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement 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 SM90134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston (2.5 km), Preston Church, church and burial ground (3.5 km), Preston Market Cross, 35m ESE of 1 Preston Cottages (3.6 km).

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