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Penchrise Pen is an ancient earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, approximately 420 metres east of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument consists of defensive earthworks whose precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though it represents settlement or fortification activity in the region during the prehistoric or early historic period. The site's physical remains are characteristic of upland Scottish earthworks, reflecting patterns of land use and territorial organisation in the Borders landscape. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's records, Penchrise Pen contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and defensive strategies in medieval and earlier Roxburghshire.
Penchrise Pen,earthwork 420m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3365. View the official record →
Penchrise Pen is an ancient earthwork located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, approximately 420 metres east of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3365.
Penchrise Pen,earthwork 420m E 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 SM3365.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Catrail,linear earthwork,SE slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike (1.5 km), Tinlee,standing stone 718m SSE of Peelbraehope (2.5 km), Gray Coat,pele-house 370m SE of (2.6 km).
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