Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHomebank,ring-ditch 1500m E of
Ring-ditch

Homebank,ring-ditch 1500m E of

Scotland
HES SM5016
Site type
Ring-ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Homebank ring-ditch is a prehistoric ritual or domestic monument located approximately 1500 metres east of Homebank in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site comprises a circular or sub-circular ditch with an associated bank, a characteristic earthwork form dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. Ring-ditches of this type were commonly used as burial monuments, settlement enclosures, or ceremonial structures across prehistoric Britain. The monument is recorded on the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM5016, indicating its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance within the Scottish heritage landscape.

Homebank,ring-ditch 1500m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5016. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Homebank,ring-ditch 1500m E of?

Homebank ring-ditch is a prehistoric ritual or domestic monument located approximately 1500 metres east of Homebank in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5016.

Who is responsible for protecting Homebank,ring-ditch 1500m E of?

Homebank,ring-ditch 1500m 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 SM5016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Homebank,ring-ditch 1500m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Giles's medieval chapel and burial ground, Wark on Tweed (1 km), Wark Castle motte and bailey castle and artillery fort (1.2 km), Birgham Haugh,fort and enclosures 800m SW of (3.2 km).

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