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Stanhope is a fort and complex of associated settlements located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The site comprises a fortified enclosure alongside evidence of scooped settlement areas and additional enclosed settlements, indicating a significant locus of occupation and activity during the Iron Age period. The physical remains reflect a settlement hierarchy typical of later prehistoric Scotland, with the fort likely serving a defensive and administrative function for the surrounding community. The topographical relationship between the fortified structure and the scooped domestic settlements demonstrates patterns of Iron Age settlement organisation characteristic of the Borders region.
Stanhope, fort, scooped settlement and enclosed settlements SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2675. View the official record →
Stanhope is a fort and complex of associated settlements located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2675.
Stanhope, fort, scooped settlement and enclosed settlements SW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort, scooped settlement and enclosed settlements. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Stanhope, fort, scooped settlement and enclosed settlements SW 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 SM2675.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farmhouse, two enclosed cremation cemeteries 400m NNW of (6.3 km), Menzion Farm,enclosed cremation cemetery 600m WSW of (7 km), Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of (7.4 km).
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