Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLong Philip Burn,earthwork
Earthwork

Long Philip Burn,earthwork

Scotland
HES SM2215
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Philip Burn is an ancient earthwork located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. The monument consists of linear defensive or boundary features situated in the upland terrain of the Scottish Borders region. Dating evidence and structural analysis indicate it relates to settlement or territorial organisation in the prehistoric or early historic periods, though precise chronological attribution remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of interest for understanding land use and social organisation in Selkirkshire's past.

Long Philip Burn,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2215. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Philip Burn,earthwork?

Long Philip Burn is an ancient earthwork located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2215.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Philip Burn,earthwork?

Long Philip 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 SM2215.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Philip Burn,earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middlestead,earthwork (4.1 km), Oakwood, Roman fort and camp SSE of (4.8 km), New Greenhill,fort (5.2 km).

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