Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House
Medieval · Medieval village and church 210m s of mordington house

Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House

Scotland
HES SM12359
Period
Medieval
Site type
Medieval village and church 210m s of mordington house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mordington is a medieval village and church site located approximately 210 metres south of Mordington House in Berwickshire, Scotland. The settlement represents a typical example of a medieval rural community in the Scottish Borders, with evidence of domestic occupation and an associated parish church serving the local population. The site reflects the medieval settlement pattern characteristic of the region during the medieval period, though the precise dating and phases of occupation require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The church and village remains survive as earthworks and structural evidence that contribute to understanding medieval settlement organisation and religious provision in Berwickshire.

Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12359. View the official record →

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What is Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House?

Mordington is a medieval village and church site located approximately 210 metres south of Mordington House in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12359.

What period does Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House date from?

Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a medieval village and church 210m s of mordington house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House?

Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House 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 SM12359.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mordington, medieval village and church 210m S of Mordington House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval church and graveyard 330m north west of Berwick Castle (4.6 km), Chester Crane promontory fort (4.7 km), Enclosure castle, two 16th century gun turrets and an early 17th century house (4.9 km).

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