Scheduled MonumentsScotlandScooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg

Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg

Scotland
HES SM3214
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Overview

History & significance

Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg is a prehistoric settlement site located in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. The monument comprises a series of shallow depressions or scooped platforms set into the hillside, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic occupation. Such scooped settlements represent evidence of upland pastoral and agricultural communities utilising the landscape during the later prehistoric period. The site's preservation as earthworks demonstrates the archaeological value of these marginal upland zones for understanding settlement patterns and land use in ancient Scotland.

Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg?

Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg is a prehistoric settlement site located in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3214.

Who is responsible for protecting Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg?

Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg 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 SM3214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scooped settlement 136m SW of Glenveg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of (3.1 km), Weird Law, platform settlement 550m S of summit (3.5 km), Hawkshaw Farm, unenclosed platform settlement 1240m E of (3.5 km).

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