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Knowesouth Burn is a linear earthwork located in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. The monument comprises an artificial bank or dyke, characteristic of the prehistoric or early historic period, though its precise dating remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. Such linear earthworks in this region often functioned as territorial boundaries, stock enclosures, or defensive features associated with settlement patterns. The site is recorded within the national monuments register under HES INSPIRE designation SM2222, ensuring its protection as a heritage asset of archaeological significance.
Knowesouth Burn, earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2222. View the official record →
Knowesouth Burn is a linear earthwork located in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2222.
Knowesouth Burn, earthwork 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 SM2222.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fulton Tower (3.5 km), Lintalee,earthworks (3.9 km), Jedburgh Abbey, 50m ESE of Abbey House (4.3 km).
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