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Peebles town wall is a medieval defensive structure that enclosed the royal burgh of Peebles in the Tweed Valley. The wall dates from the 14th century and represents an important phase in the fortification of this strategically significant settlement on the Scottish borders. Little of the original structure survives above ground, though archaeological and historical evidence indicates it was a substantial stone fortification designed to protect the town during the period of Anglo-Scottish conflict. The wall forms part of the broader pattern of burgh defences constructed in Scotland during the medieval period to safeguard commercially important and militarily vulnerable communities.
Peebles,town wall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2685. View the official record →
Peebles town wall is a medieval defensive structure that enclosed the royal burgh of Peebles in the Tweed Valley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2685.
Peebles,town wall 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 SM2685.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenrath,settlement 1010m NE of (7.1 km), Glenrath,settlement 730m NE of (7.4 km), Birk's Cairn,cairn,Birkscairn Hill (7.7 km).
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