Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMeldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W of
Pit alignment

Meldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W of

Scotland
HES SM3269
Site type
Pit alignment
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Meldon Bridge pit alignment 250m W of is a prehistoric pit alignment located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Pit alignments are linear arrangements of shallow pits whose precise function remains debated among archaeologists, though they may have served territorial, ceremonial, or defensive purposes during the Bronze Age or Iron Age. This particular example forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of the Borders region, where such monuments are distributed across upland and valley settings. The alignment's exact dimensions and preservation condition are documented within the Scottish heritage record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM3269.

Meldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W of?

Meldon Bridge pit alignment 250m W of is a prehistoric pit alignment located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3269.

Who is responsible for protecting Meldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W of?

Meldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W 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 SM3269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenrath,settlement 730m NE of (6.3 km), Glenrath,settlement 550m ENE of (6.6 km), Wood Hill,fort & enclosure (7 km).

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