Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh
Settlement 540m ne of priesthaugh

Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh

Scotland
HES SM3459
Site type
Settlement 540m ne of priesthaugh
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Gray Coat is an ancient settlement located approximately 540 metres northeast of Priesthaugh in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of structures characteristic of prehistoric or early historic occupation in the Scottish Borders region, though precise dating and full details of its archaeological character require specialist field survey and investigation. Like many settlements of its period in the Scottish Marches, Gray Coat represents evidence of early land use and habitation patterns in this landscape, contributing to understanding of settlement distribution and development in the region.

Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh?

Gray Coat is an ancient settlement located approximately 540 metres northeast of Priesthaugh in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3459.

Who is responsible for protecting Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh?

Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh 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 SM3459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dod,earthworks on Gray Coat 540m SSW of (0.2 km), Gray Coat,pele-house 370m SE of (0.4 km), Priesthaugh,earthwork 130m SSE of (0.7 km).

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