Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenbreck,platform settlements 1100m SW of
Platform settlements

Glenbreck,platform settlements 1100m SW of

Scotland
HES SM2981
Site type
Platform settlements
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenbreck platform settlements is a group of ancient settlement platforms located approximately 1100 metres southwest of Glenbreck in Peeblesshire, Scotland. These earthwork remains represent domestic occupation sites, likely dating to the prehistoric or early historic period, consisting of artificially levelled ground surfaces cut into the hillside to create level building platforms. The settlements exemplify the upland settlement strategies employed in the Scottish Borders, where such platforms were constructed to maximise usable domestic space on sloping terrain. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under INSPIRE reference SM2981.

Glenbreck,platform settlements 1100m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2981. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenbreck,platform settlements 1100m SW of?

Glenbreck platform settlements is a group of ancient settlement platforms located approximately 1100 metres southwest of Glenbreck in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2981.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenbreck,platform settlements 1100m SW of?

Glenbreck,platform settlements 1100m SW 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 SM2981.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenbreck,platform settlements 1100m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenbreck,platform settlement 630m SW of (0.4 km), Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck (1.9 km), Hawkshaw Castle (2.6 km).

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