Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHopecarton, settlement 530m SE of
Settlement

Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of

Scotland
HES SM3065
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of, is an ancient settlement located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site represents a prehistoric or early historic occupation in the Borders region, though detailed archaeological investigation and chronological precision for this specific location remain limited in the published scholarly record. As with many settlements of its type in this area, it likely reflects patterns of early agricultural settlement and land use in the Scottish uplands. The site's survival and recording through the Historic Environment Record demonstrates the importance of documenting dispersed settlement archaeology across the Peeblesshire landscape.

Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of?

Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of, is an ancient settlement located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3065.

Who is responsible for protecting Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of?

Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE 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 SM3065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hopecarton, settlement 530m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whiteside Rig, fort & enclosure (5.9 km), The Chester, enclosure 180m NE of Glenrusko (5.9 km), Oliver Castle,fort (6.3 km).

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