Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRomanno Mains, two barrows 550m SE of
Two barrows

Romanno Mains, two barrows 550m SE of

Scotland
HES SM2728
Site type
Two barrows
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Romanno Mains is a pair of Bronze Age burial mounds located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. The two barrows represent a significant prehistoric funerary landscape element within the region, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices in southern Scotland. Their positioning 550 metres south-east of Romanno itself indicates the distribution of such monuments across the agricultural landscape. The site is recorded within Historic Environment Scotland's national inventory as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and protected status.

Romanno Mains, two barrows 550m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2728. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romanno Mains, two barrows 550m SE of?

Romanno Mains is a pair of Bronze Age burial mounds located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2728.

Who is responsible for protecting Romanno Mains, two barrows 550m SE of?

Romanno Mains, two barrows 550m SE 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 SM2728.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romanno Mains, two barrows 550m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tor Hill,fort 600m WNW of Torbank (7.1 km), Lyne,Roman fort,annexes and fortlet (7.4 km), Meldon Bridge,pit alignment 250m W of (8.1 km).

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