Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHorn Burn, settlement 635m W of
Settlement

Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of

Scotland
HES SM12493
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Horn Burn is a settlement located approximately 635 metres west of the watercourse in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The site represents evidence of ancient settlement activity in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation and scholarly documentation of its specific characteristics and chronological phases remain limited in the published record. As with many settlements of this type in the Borders landscape, it likely reflects patterns of occupation spanning the later prehistoric or early historic periods, though precise dating and the nature of structures present would require archaeological survey or excavation to establish with certainty.

Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12493. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of?

Horn Burn is a settlement located approximately 635 metres west of the watercourse in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12493.

Who is responsible for protecting Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of?

Horn Burn, settlement 635m W 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 SM12493.

What other scheduled monuments are near Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Taprobane, palisaded enclosure 970m SE of (3.9 km), No 9 Kirkbanny, settlement 360m W of (4.2 km), Auchencrow Mains,enclosure and ditches 1000m SSE of (4.2 km).

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