Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMire Loch,settlement 700m W of S end of,St Abbs
Settlement 700m w of s end of,st abbs

Mire Loch,settlement 700m W of S end of,St Abbs

Scotland
HES SM374
Site type
Settlement 700m w of s end of,st abbs
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mire Loch is an ancient settlement located 700 metres west of the southern end of St Abbs in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early human occupation in the coastal borderlands, though detailed scholarly documentation of its specific chronological period and archaeological character remains limited in the published record. The settlement's designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its recognition as a significant archaeological site warranting protection and study within Scotland's heritage framework.

Mire Loch,settlement 700m W of S end of,St Abbs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM374. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mire Loch,settlement 700m W of S end of,St Abbs?

Mire Loch is an ancient settlement located 700 metres west of the southern end of St Abbs in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM374.

Who is responsible for protecting Mire Loch,settlement 700m W of S end of,St Abbs?

Mire Loch,settlement 700m W of S end of,St Abbs 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 SM374.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mire Loch,settlement 700m W of S end of,St Abbs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Reston, ring ditch 545m SSE of (7.9 km), Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of (8.1 km), Bleachfield, settlement, enclosure, pit alignment 160m and 460m W of (8.2 km).

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