Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of
Post-Medieval · Palisaded enclosure

Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of

Scotland
HES SM855
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Palisaded enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hogbridge Palisaded Enclosure is a Post-Medieval defensive structure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, positioned approximately fifty-five metres east of Hogbridge itself. The monument consists of a palisaded enclosure, a fortification type characterised by a timber palisade perimeter, which was employed during the Post-Medieval period for defensive purposes and stock management. Such enclosures are typical of the late medieval and early modern periods in the Scottish Borders region, reflecting the unsettled conditions and raiding practices that persisted in this area. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM855.

Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM855. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of?

Hogbridge Palisaded Enclosure is a Post-Medieval defensive structure located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, positioned approximately fifty-five metres east of Hogbridge itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM855.

What period does Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of date from?

Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of?

Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E 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 SM855.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hogbridge,palisaded enclosure 55m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Birk's Cairn,cairn,Birkscairn Hill (6 km), Glenrath,settlement 1010m NE of (6.3 km), Glenrath,settlement 730m NE of (6.5 km).

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