Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHorsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill
Medieval · Settlement 930m nnw of, castle hill

Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill

Scotland
HES SM2681
Period
Medieval
Site type
Settlement 930m nnw of, castle hill
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Horsburgh Castle Farm settlement is a medieval settlement located approximately 930 metres north-north-west of Castle Hill in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of medieval occupation and land use in the Scottish Borders region, reflecting the settlement patterns of the period. Archaeological and historical records indicate the presence of structural remains consistent with medieval domestic and agricultural activity, contributing to understanding of rural settlement distribution in this area during the medieval period. The designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance and potential to yield further information about medieval settlement practices and economy in Peeblesshire.

Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill?

Horsburgh Castle Farm settlement is a medieval settlement located approximately 930 metres north-north-west of Castle Hill in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2681.

What period does Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill date from?

Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a settlement 930m nnw of, castle hill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill?

Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill 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 SM2681.

What other scheduled monuments are near Horsburgh Castle Farm, settlement 930m NNW of, Castle Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Charge Law Plantation,fort & settlement (2.9 km), Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE of (4.1 km), Haystoun,fort 1190m S of (4.3 km).

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