Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of
Medieval · Deserted medieval village

Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4446
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted medieval village
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mersington House is a deserted medieval village situated in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately 100 metres southwest of the modern settlement from which it takes its name. The site represents the remains of a medieval rural settlement, with archaeological evidence suggesting occupation during the medieval period. The physical character of the settlement is preserved in the form of earthworks and surface scatters that mark former buildings and enclosures. The site's abandonment reflects the broader patterns of settlement change that occurred in the Scottish Borders during the later medieval and post-medieval periods, when economic and social pressures led to the depopulation of numerous small rural communities.

Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4446. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of?

Mersington House is a deserted medieval village situated in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately 100 metres southwest of the modern settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4446.

What period does Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of date from?

Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of?

Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m 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 SM4446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mersington House, deserted medieval village 100m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eccles, St Mary's Convent, nunnery (3.1 km), Lochton,enclosure 250m SSE of (5.5 km), Birgham Haugh,fort and enclosures 800m SW of (5.7 km).

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