Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMeadowshaw,earthwork
Earthwork

Meadowshaw,earthwork

Scotland
HES SM2115
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Meadowshaw is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. The monument comprises an enclosed settlement of Iron Age date, consisting of a substantial defensive bank and ditch system that would have protected a domestic settlement. The earthwork survives as a visible landscape feature demonstrating settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed during the Iron Age in the Borders region. Such monuments are significant for understanding the distribution and character of Iron Age settlement in south-eastern Scotland.

Meadowshaw,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meadowshaw,earthwork?

Meadowshaw is a prehistoric earthwork situated in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2115.

Who is responsible for protecting Meadowshaw,earthwork?

Meadowshaw,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 SM2115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meadowshaw,earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lairhope Cottage,deserted settlement 300m WNW of (3.3 km), Prehistoric settlement, 200m ENE of Northhope Haugh (4.5 km), Teindside Lodge,cairn 50m N of (5.6 km).

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