Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope
Settlement 1300m wnw to 350m e of glenrathope

Glenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope

Scotland
HES SM2897
Site type
Settlement 1300m wnw to 350m e of glenrathope
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenrathope is a medieval settlement located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, situated within a zone extending from approximately 1300 metres west-northwest to 350 metres east of the settlement name location. The site represents the archaeological remains of a rural community dating to the medieval period, characteristic of the dispersed settlement patterns found throughout the Scottish Borders region during this era. The physical evidence of occupation is recorded in the archaeological record and forms part of the broader landscape of medieval land use and settlement organisation in Peeblesshire. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the national monuments record under designation reference HES INSPIRE SM2897.

Glenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2897. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope?

Glenrathope is a medieval settlement located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, situated within a zone extending from approximately 1300 metres west-northwest to 350 metres east of the settlement name location. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2897.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope?

Glenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope 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 SM2897.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langhaugh,cairn 820m N of (1.9 km), Posso,tower & associated structures WNW of (2.2 km), Langhaugh,tower & associated buildings (2.3 km).

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