Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHarehope,earthwork 550m NNE of
Earthwork

Harehope,earthwork 550m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM3790
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harehope is a prehistoric earthwork located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres north-north-east of Harehope proper. The monument comprises an ancient fortified enclosure of uncertain date, though such earthworks in the region are typically associated with Iron Age settlement activity. The site's physical remains consist of defensive earthen banks and ditches characteristic of hillforts and enclosed settlements of the late prehistoric period in southern Scotland. Its survival and record within the national heritage database reflects the importance of such sites for understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies in pre-Roman Britain.

Harehope,earthwork 550m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harehope,earthwork 550m NNE of?

Harehope is a prehistoric earthwork located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres north-north-east of Harehope proper. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3790.

Who is responsible for protecting Harehope,earthwork 550m NNE of?

Harehope,earthwork 550m NNE 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 SM3790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harehope,earthwork 550m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodhouse Hill,fort (7.4 km), Easter Dawyck,fort & settlement 730m ESE of (7.4 km), Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of (7.8 km).

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