Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHuntly Burn,earthworks
Earthworks

Huntly Burn,earthworks

Scotland
HES SM2528
Site type
Earthworks
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Huntly Burn is a series of ancient earthworks located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, representing archaeological remains of uncertain but likely prehistoric or early medieval date. The site comprises linear features and banks whose precise function and chronology require further archaeological investigation, though such earthworks in the Borders region frequently relate to settlement, land division, or defensive structures. The monument's survival as visible surface features indicates its significance within the local landscape archaeology of the Scottish Borders, warranting its protection under the Historic Environment Record. Further documentary or excavated evidence would be necessary to establish the specific period and purpose of these earthworks with greater certainty.

Huntly Burn,earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huntly Burn,earthworks?

Huntly Burn is a series of ancient earthworks located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, representing archaeological remains of uncertain but likely prehistoric or early medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2528.

Who is responsible for protecting Huntly Burn,earthworks?

Huntly Burn,earthworks 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 SM2528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huntly Burn,earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cauldshiels Hill,fort (1 km), Lindean,earthwork (3.9 km), Linear earthwork, Kippilaw House to Cauldshiels Hill (4.1 km).

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