Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHalterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Farmsteads

Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4666
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmsteads
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Halterburn farmsteads, located four hundred metres east-south-east of Halterburn in Roxburghshire, is a post-medieval settlement comprising multiple farmstead structures. The site represents the agricultural development of the Scottish Borders during the post-medieval period, reflecting the region's established pattern of dispersed farming settlement. The farmsteads occupy a characteristic position within the rolling border landscape, demonstrating the continuation of rural land use practices from medieval times into the early modern era. This designation as a scheduled monument acknowledges the archaeological and historical importance of post-medieval rural settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders.

Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4666. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of?

Halterburn farmsteads, located four hundred metres east-south-east of Halterburn in Roxburghshire, is a post-medieval settlement comprising multiple farmstead structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4666.

What period does Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of date from?

Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmsteads. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of?

Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE 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 SM4666.

What other scheduled monuments are near Halterburn,farmsteads 400m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Tops,fort,linear earthwork and field system (8.9 km), Dry Slack,farmstead and enclosure (8.9 km), Camp Tops,linear earthwork (9.1 km).

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