Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House
Earthwork 520m ne of hawkhass house

Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House

Scotland
HES SM3496
Site type
Earthwork 520m ne of hawkhass house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hawkhass Linn is an ancient earthwork located 520 metres north-east of Hawkhass House in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a linear earthwork feature typical of prehistoric or early medieval defensive or territorial land divisions in the Border region. Such earthworks in this landscape context often relate to settlement patterns or boundary demarcation during the Iron Age or early historic periods, though the precise dating and function of this specific site would require archaeological investigation to confirm.

Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3496. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House?

Hawkhass Linn is an ancient earthwork located 520 metres north-east of Hawkhass House in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3496.

Who is responsible for protecting Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House?

Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House 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 SM3496.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Sike,earthwork 1220m NE of Hawkhass House (0.7 km), Tinlee,standing stone 718m SSE of Peelbraehope (1.3 km), The Catrail,linear earthwork,W of Leap Burn to 100m E of Langside Burn (1.8 km).

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