Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMiddlestead,earthwork
Earthwork

Middlestead,earthwork

Scotland
HES SM2398
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middlestead is a prehistoric earthwork located in Selkirkshire, Scotland, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM2398. The monument comprises an archaeological site of Iron Age or Romano-British date, representing settlement activity in the Scottish Borders during the later prehistoric period. Its physical characteristics and preservation status reflect the landscape history of the region, where such earthworks provide evidence for territorial occupation and land use practices during antiquity. The site contributes to understanding of settlement patterns in southern Scotland during a period of significant cultural and economic development.

Middlestead,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2398. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middlestead,earthwork?

Middlestead is a prehistoric earthwork located in Selkirkshire, Scotland, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM2398. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2398.

Who is responsible for protecting Middlestead,earthwork?

Middlestead,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 SM2398.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middlestead,earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huntly Burn,earthwork (3.6 km), Huntly Burn,enclosure (3.7 km), Broadlee Hill,fort (3.9 km).

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