Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKip Knowe,settlement
Settlement

Kip Knowe,settlement

Scotland
HES SM5171
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kip Knowe is a settlement site located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, designated within the Historic Environment Scotland records. The site represents evidence of prehistoric or early medieval occupation within the Scottish Borders region, though the precise chronology and extent of habitation remain subjects of archaeological investigation. Physical remains at the location suggest domestic settlement activity characteristic of Early Historic period communities in southeast Scotland. The site contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land use across the Borders during the first millennium AD.

Kip Knowe,settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kip Knowe,settlement?

Kip Knowe is a settlement site located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, designated within the Historic Environment Scotland records. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5171.

Who is responsible for protecting Kip Knowe,settlement?

Kip Knowe,settlement 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 SM5171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kip Knowe,settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system (6.8 km), Outer Cock Law, old roads and linear earthwork (7.1 km), Round cairn west of Windy Gyle, 680m WNW of Russell's Cairn (7.9 km).

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