Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHorn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of
Unenclosed settlement 375m nnw of and

Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of

Scotland
HES SM12506
Site type
Unenclosed settlement 375m nnw of and
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Horn Burn is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 375 metres north-north-west of a reference point in the area. The settlement represents a form of prehistoric or early historic occupation characteristic of the Scottish Borders, where communities established themselves without formal defensive enclosures. Such unenclosed settlements are typically attributed to the Iron Age or Romano-British periods, reflecting patterns of settlement where agricultural communities organised themselves in open layouts rather than fortified structures. The site remains an important record of early settlement patterns in the Borders region.

Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12506. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of?

Horn Burn is an ancient unenclosed settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 375 metres north-north-west of a reference point in the area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12506.

Who is responsible for protecting Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of?

Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m 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 SM12506.

What other scheduled monuments are near Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Habchester,fort 1100m ESE of Bastleridge (3.7 km), Bastleridge,barrow 1250m E of (3.8 km), No 9 Kirkbanny, settlement 360m W of (4.2 km).

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