Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen
Earthwork 300m sw of penchrise pen

Pen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen

Scotland
HES SM3428
Site type
Earthwork 300m sw of penchrise pen
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen Sike is an ancient earthwork located approximately 300 metres south-west of Penchrise Pen in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM3428. Limited detailed archaeological investigation has been conducted at this location, and its precise dating and original function remain subject to further study. The earthwork represents evidence of settlement or land use activity in the Scottish Borders during the prehistoric or early historic period, though the specific chronological attribution requires additional archaeological work to establish with certainty.

Pen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen?

Pen Sike is an ancient earthwork located approximately 300 metres south-west of Penchrise Pen in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3428.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen?

Pen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen 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 SM3428.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Catrail,linear earthwork,SE slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike (1 km), Gray Coat,pele-house 370m SE of (2 km), Tinlee,standing stone 718m SSE of Peelbraehope (2.1 km).

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