Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope
Iron Age · Dun 830m sw of stanhope

Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope

Scotland
HES SM4253
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 830m sw of stanhope
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Norman's Castle is a Iron Age dun located approximately 830 metres southwest of Stanhope in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular stone-built fortification characteristic of Iron Age settlement in the Scottish Borders, with defensive walls that would have enclosed a defended homestead. Duns of this type typically date to the later Iron Age, representing a period of increased settlement fortification in southern Scotland before the Roman occupation. The site exemplifies the domestic military architecture of pre-Roman Celtic communities in the region, serving as both a dwelling and defensive stronghold for a local elite family or group.

Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope?

Norman's Castle is a Iron Age dun located approximately 830 metres southwest of Stanhope in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4253.

What period does Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope date from?

Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 830m sw of stanhope. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope?

Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope 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 SM4253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norman's Castle, dun 830m SW of Stanhope?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farmhouse, two enclosed cremation cemeteries 400m NNW of (5.9 km), Menzion Farm,enclosed cremation cemetery 600m WSW of (6.5 km), Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of (6.9 km).

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