Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLongcroft Hill,homestead 480m ESE of
Homestead

Longcroft Hill,homestead 480m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4480
Site type
Homestead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Longcroft Hill Homestead is an ancient settlement located approximately 480 metres east-south-east of Longcroft Hill in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The site represents domestic occupation in the Iron Age or Romano-British period, evidenced by archaeological remains characteristic of prehistoric or proto-historic settlement patterns in the region. The homestead comprises structural elements typical of early permanent dwellings in the Scottish Borders landscape, reflecting the agricultural and pastoral economy of its era. Such sites contribute to understanding of settlement hierarchy and land use in Berwickshire during the pre-medieval period.

Longcroft Hill,homestead 480m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4480. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Longcroft Hill,homestead 480m ESE of?

Longcroft Hill Homestead is an ancient settlement located approximately 480 metres east-south-east of Longcroft Hill in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4480.

Who is responsible for protecting Longcroft Hill,homestead 480m ESE of?

Longcroft Hill,homestead 480m ESE 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 SM4480.

What other scheduled monuments are near Longcroft Hill,homestead 480m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dabshead Hill,fort and standing stone (3.9 km), Fort and settlement, Blackchester (5.6 km), Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill (6.1 km).

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