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Shank End is a scooped settlement located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Scooped settlements of this type are thought to date from the prehistoric or early historic period, representing communities that modified the natural landscape by excavating shallow depressions to create sunken habitation areas, which offered practical advantages including shelter and drainage. The site's physical character is defined by these distinctive earthwork features, which remain visible in the modern landscape. Such settlements are significant for understanding the settlement patterns and domestic arrangements of early Scottish communities, though detailed chronological and functional information specific to Shank End requires archaeological investigation for confirmation.
Shank End, scooped settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10748. View the official record →
Shank End is a scooped settlement located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10748.
Shank End, scooped settlement 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 SM10748.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hindhope Hill,fort (4.5 km), Loddan, palisaded settlement 350m NW of summit (4.6 km), Loddan, fort (4.8 km).
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