Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMelville Grange,homestead and pit alignments 600m ESE of
Homestead and pit alignments

Melville Grange,homestead and pit alignments 600m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4592
Site type
Homestead and pit alignments
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Melville Grange is an ancient homestead and associated pit alignments located approximately 600 metres south-east of Melville Grange in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises evidence of prehistoric or early historic settlement, including pit features arranged in linear or clustered patterns characteristic of Iron Age or Romano-British period occupation. Such pit alignments typically represent boundary markers, structural post-holes, or refuse disposal features associated with domestic settlement activity. The archaeological remains provide evidence of early land use and settlement patterns in the Lothian region during the pre-medieval period.

Melville Grange,homestead and pit alignments 600m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Melville Grange,homestead and pit alignments 600m ESE of?

Melville Grange is an ancient homestead and associated pit alignments located approximately 600 metres south-east of Melville Grange in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4592.

Who is responsible for protecting Melville Grange,homestead and pit alignments 600m ESE of?

Melville Grange,homestead and pit alignments 600m 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 SM4592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Melville Grange,homestead and pit alignments 600m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow, 55m E of 20 David Herkes Way, Gowkshill (5.7 km), Rosslyn Chapel, burial ground, buried remains of nave and remains of St Matthew's Church, Roslin (5.9 km), Capielaw, enclosed settlement (6 km).

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