Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHilltops, settlement 530m N of
Settlement

Hilltops, settlement 530m N of

Scotland
HES SM12453
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hilltops is an ancient settlement located approximately 530 metres north of the named place Hilltops in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The site represents a prehistoric or early historic occupation, though the precise dating and cultural attribution require reference to the Archaeology Data Service records and Historic Environment Scotland's documentation. The settlement's physical character and extent, as recorded in the HES INSPIRE database, reflects patterns of settlement distribution across the Berwickshire landscape during periods of early human occupation. Further archaeological investigation would be necessary to establish the specific chronological period and nature of human activity at this location with greater certainty.

Hilltops, settlement 530m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12453. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hilltops, settlement 530m N of?

Hilltops is an ancient settlement located approximately 530 metres north of the named place Hilltops in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12453.

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltops, settlement 530m N of?

Hilltops, settlement 530m N 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 SM12453.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltops, settlement 530m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Witches Cleuch, fort 430m ENE of Chesterfield (3.9 km), Monastic site identified as St Leonard's Nunnery (5.3 km), Medieval church and graveyard 330m north west of Berwick Castle (6.1 km).

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