Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPhiliphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage
Settlement and burial ground 150m s of calton cottage

Philiphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage

Scotland
HES SM12981
Site type
Settlement and burial ground 150m s of calton cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Philiphaugh is a prehistoric settlement and burial ground located 150 metres south of Calton Cottage in Selkirkshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early human occupation in the Scottish Borders region, though detailed archaeological investigation of its specific chronology and cultural attribution remains limited in the published record. The designation indicates its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance, reflecting its status as a surviving example of prehistoric settlement patterns in the area. Further archaeological work would be necessary to establish the precise dating and nature of the burial practices and domestic structures represented at this location.

Philiphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12981. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Philiphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage?

Philiphaugh is a prehistoric settlement and burial ground located 150 metres south of Calton Cottage in Selkirkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12981.

Who is responsible for protecting Philiphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage?

Philiphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage 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 SM12981.

What other scheduled monuments are near Philiphaugh, settlement and burial ground 150m S of Calton Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middlestead,earthwork (3 km), Oakwood, Roman fort and camp SSE of (4.3 km), North Synton,fort (5.2 km).

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