Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems
Post-Medieval · Palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems

Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems

Scotland
HES SM1713
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hayhope Knowe is a post-medieval palisaded settlement located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site comprises a defended settlement with associated field systems, dating to the post-medieval period when such fortified homesteads were constructed across the Scottish Borders. The palisade represents a form of domestic fortification typical of frontier settlements in this region during a period of recurring instability. The associated field systems demonstrate the agricultural character of the settlement and its integration within the wider pastoral and arable landscape of the Borders.

Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1713. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems?

Hayhope Knowe is a post-medieval palisaded settlement located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1713.

What period does Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems date from?

Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems?

Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems 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 SM1713.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three cross dykes on Middle Hill (4.9 km), Unenclosed round house, 200m north of Barrow Cleugh (5.7 km), Round cairn 420m north-east of Blindburn Bridge (7.1 km).

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