Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLindean,earthwork
Earthwork

Lindean,earthwork

Scotland
HES SM2295
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lindean is a prehistoric earthwork located in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. The site comprises an enclosure formed by substantial banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in the region. Its precise date within the prehistoric period remains uncertain without excavation, though morphological comparison with similar Scottish earthworks suggests occupation during the later prehistoric era. The monument represents an important example of ancient territorial organisation and settlement patterns in the Borders landscape.

Lindean,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2295. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lindean,earthwork?

Lindean is a prehistoric earthwork located in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2295.

Who is responsible for protecting Lindean,earthwork?

Lindean,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 SM2295.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lindean,earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peel Hill, motte and bailey castle, Selkirk (3.3 km), Philiphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage (4 km), New Greenhill,fort (4.9 km).

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