Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGrange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck
Platform settlement 1000m ene of glenbreck

Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck

Scotland
HES SM3688
Site type
Platform settlement 1000m ene of glenbreck
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Grange Hill is a platform settlement located approximately one kilometre east-north-east of Glenbreck in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site comprises an artificial terrace or platform cut into the hillside, a characteristic feature of prehistoric and early historic settlement in the Scottish Borders region. Platform settlements of this type are typically dated to the Iron Age or Romano-British period, though precise chronology for individual sites often remains uncertain without excavation. The monument represents evidence of domestic occupation in a landscape that saw sustained settlement activity during the later prehistoric period.

Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3688. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck?

Grange Hill is a platform settlement located approximately one kilometre east-north-east of Glenbreck in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3688.

Who is responsible for protecting Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck?

Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck 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 SM3688.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of (0.5 km), Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of (1.2 km), Menzion Farm,cairn 1280m SW of (1.4 km).

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