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Houndslow is a settlement situated 600 metres north-west of its namesake location in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. The site lies upon bedrock of the Stratheden Group, a formation of interbedded sandstone and conglomerate that was laid down during the Late Devonian period. This geology has shaped both the landscape and the building materials available to the settlement's inhabitants across its period of occupation.
The settlement's position within Berwickshire places it in a region of significant historical settlement activity, where communities exploited the accessible soils and water sources of the river valleys. The underlying sandstone and conglomerate beds would have provided suitable stone for construction, contributing to the establishment and development of permanent occupation at this location.
Houndslow is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4421, recognising its archaeological and historical importance. This protection ensures that the site's remains are safeguarded for future study and understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the Borders region.
Houndslow,settlement 600m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4421. View the official record →
Houndslow is a settlement situated 600 metres north-west of its namesake location in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4421.
Houndslow,settlement 600m NW 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 SM4421.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock Hill,fort (3.8 km), Harelaw Moor,earthwork 750m ENE of Barebreeks Wood (3.9 km), Harelaw Moor,farmstead 1500m NE of Barebreeks Wood (4.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Houndslow,settlement 600m NW of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Houndslow,settlement 600m NW of stands on Stratheden Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.