Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKelphope,settlement 1200m N of
Settlement

Kelphope,settlement 1200m N of

Scotland
HES SM4556
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kelphope is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 1200 metres north of Kelphope in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The site comprises the remains of several structures typical of Iron Age occupation, including evidence of roundhouses and associated settlement features arranged across the landscape. The settlement's position on upland terrain reflects the pastoral land-use patterns characteristic of later prehistoric communities in the Borders region. While the exact chronology remains subject to archaeological refinement, the site represents an important example of the distributed settlement pattern that characterised Iron Age Berwickshire before the Roman and subsequent medieval periods transformed the region's human geography.

Kelphope,settlement 1200m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4556. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kelphope,settlement 1200m N of?

Kelphope is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 1200 metres north of Kelphope in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4556.

Who is responsible for protecting Kelphope,settlement 1200m N of?

Kelphope,settlement 1200m 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 SM4556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kelphope,settlement 1200m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longcroft,fort 500m NE of (5.6 km), Addinston,fort 500m NNE of (6.1 km), Kirktonhill,fort 400m WSW of (6.8 km).

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