Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMoor Side, homestead 350m WNW of
Homestead

Moor Side, homestead 350m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM4455
Site type
Homestead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moor Side is an ancient homestead located approximately 350 metres west-north-west of Moor Side in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early settlement activity in the Scottish Borders region, characteristic of the prehistoric or early historic period settlements that occupied the upland areas of south-eastern Scotland. The homestead survives as an archaeological monument recorded within the Canmore database under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM4455, contributing to the broader understanding of settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the region during its period of occupation.

Moor Side, homestead 350m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4455. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moor Side, homestead 350m WNW of?

Moor Side is an ancient homestead located approximately 350 metres west-north-west of Moor Side in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4455.

Who is responsible for protecting Moor Side, homestead 350m WNW of?

Moor Side, homestead 350m WNW 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 SM4455.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moor Side, homestead 350m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Witches Cleuch, fort 430m ENE of Chesterfield (4 km), Monastic site identified as St Leonard's Nunnery (4.8 km), Medieval church and graveyard 330m north west of Berwick Castle (5.5 km).

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