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Scraesburgh is a univallate hillfort situated in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region. The earthwork comprises a single defensive bank with an external ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortification design in south-east Scotland, and is likely to date from the later Iron Age period. The site occupies a defensible hilltop location typical of such settlements, which served both protective and possibly territorial functions within the prehistoric landscape. The monument remains visible as an upstanding earthwork, though its exact dimensions and internal features require archaeological survey to establish with precision.
Scraesburgh,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2405. View the official record →
Scraesburgh is a univallate hillfort situated in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2405.
Scraesburgh,earthwork 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 SM2405.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Law,fort (5.2 km), Overton Tower (6.3 km), Stotfield,cultivation terraces (7.3 km).
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