Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system
Post-Medieval · Deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system

Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system

Scotland
HES SM4664
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Nenthorn is a post-medieval deserted village, farmsteads, mill and field system located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site comprises the earthwork remains of residential and agricultural structures dating from the post-medieval period, reflecting the settlement patterns and land use practices of rural southern Scotland. The presence of a mill within the complex indicates the site's role as a functioning agricultural community, with associated field systems demonstrating the organisation of arable and pastoral land typical of the period. The desertion of the settlement represents broader patterns of rural change and depopulation that affected the Scottish Borders during the early modern period.

Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4664. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system?

Nenthorn is a post-medieval deserted village, farmsteads, mill and field system located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4664.

What period does Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system date from?

Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system?

Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system 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 SM4664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge, 270m SSW of 1 Mellerstain Mill cottages (3.3 km), Piper's Grave,cists (4.7 km), Roxburgh Castle (4.7 km).

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