Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE of
Deserted settlement 15m ne of and

Old Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM13722
Site type
Deserted settlement 15m ne of and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Old Redhead is a deserted settlement located in Selkirkshire, Scotland, comprising the earthwork remains of a former rural habitation. The site exhibits the characteristic features of a medieval or early modern farming community, with visible archaeological traces indicating its abandonment and subsequent degradation over centuries. As with many such settlements in the Scottish Borders, Old Redhead represents the pattern of rural depopulation and landscape change that affected the region during the medieval and early modern periods. The precise dating of occupation and the specific causes of desertion remain subjects for archaeological investigation, though the site's survival as earthwork evidence preserves an important record of historical settlement patterns in Selkirkshire.

Old Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13722. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE of?

Old Redhead is a deserted settlement located in Selkirkshire, Scotland, comprising the earthwork remains of a former rural habitation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13722.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE of?

Old Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE 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 SM13722.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Rig,cairn (6 km), Linglie Hill,linear earthwork (6.3 km), Long Philip Burn,earthwork (7.4 km).

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