Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit
Palisaded settlement 800m nne of summit

Loddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit

Scotland
HES SM10737
Site type
Palisaded settlement 800m nne of summit
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loddan Hill North is a palisaded settlement located approximately 800 metres north-north-east of Loddan Hill's summit in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site consists of an enclosed settlement defined by palisade defences, a fortification method characteristic of later prehistoric communities in Scotland, particularly during the Iron Age period. The positioning of the settlement on elevated terrain reflects strategic considerations common to defensive sites of this era. The precise chronology and cultural associations of this particular settlement require reference to archaeological records held by Historic Environment Scotland, under the designation reference HES INSPIRE SM10737.

Loddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10737. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit?

Loddan Hill North is a palisaded settlement located approximately 800 metres north-north-east of Loddan Hill's summit in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10737.

Who is responsible for protecting Loddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit?

Loddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit 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 SM10737.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loddan, fort (0.8 km), Goshen Hill, palisaded settlement (3.9 km), Brownhart Law,Roman signal station & Roman road,Dere Street (4 km).

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