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Scooped homestead

Kirkhope,scooped homestead N of

Scotland
HES SM3140
Site type
Scooped homestead
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirkhope scooped homestead north of is a prehistoric or early medieval settlement site located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a sunken or scooped dwelling platform, a construction technique whereby the interior of a habitation was excavated slightly into the ground to provide enhanced insulation and structural stability. Such scooped homesteads are characteristic of settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders during the Iron Age and early medieval periods, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The site represents evidence of domestic occupation and land use in the upland regions of the Scottish Borders during antiquity.

Kirkhope,scooped homestead N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkhope,scooped homestead N of?

Kirkhope scooped homestead north of is a prehistoric or early medieval settlement site located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3140.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkhope,scooped homestead N of?

Kirkhope,scooped homestead 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 SM3140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkhope,scooped homestead N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langhaugh,settlement 130m SSE of (0.4 km), Langhaugh,tower & associated buildings (0.5 km), Kirkhope,crossbase,tower & associated structures 500m WSW of (0.6 km).

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