Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMenzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of
Palisaded settlement

Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of

Scotland
HES SM2771
Site type
Palisaded settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Menzion Farm is a palisaded settlement located approximately 1550 metres south-west of its reference point in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of Iron Age occupation and settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders region. The palisaded enclosure would have served as a defended or demarcated residential space, characteristic of Iron Age communities in southern Scotland during the later prehistoric period. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM2771, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Iron Age settlement architecture in the region.

Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2771. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of?

Menzion Farm is a palisaded settlement located approximately 1550 metres south-west of its reference point in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2771.

Who is responsible for protecting Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of?

Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW 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 SM2771.

What other scheduled monuments are near Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farm,cairn 1280m SW of (0.2 km), Menzion Farm,three enclosed cremation cemeteries 1550m WSW of (0.3 km), Weird Law, platform settlement 550m S of summit (0.7 km).

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