Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHenge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages
270m ssw of 1 mellerstain mill cottages

Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages

Scotland
HES SM13763
Site type
270m ssw of 1 mellerstain mill cottages
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages, is a prehistoric monument located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of ceremonial or ritual activity from the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, typical of henge monuments constructed across Britain during these epochs. Little detailed information regarding its specific physical dimensions or surviving structural features has been widely documented in accessible archaeological literature, though its registration within the Historic Environment Scotland record confirms its archaeological significance and protected status. The monument contributes to understanding the distribution and character of ritual sites across the Scottish Borders region.

Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13763. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages?

Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages, is a prehistoric monument located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13763.

Who is responsible for protecting Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages?

Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages 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 SM13763.

What other scheduled monuments are near Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system (3.3 km), Smailholm Tower, tower, buildings and enclosures (3.3 km), Sandyknowe,earthwork SW of (3.3 km).

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