Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law
Post-Medieval · Platform settlement,field system & farmstead s of taberon law

Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law

Scotland
HES SM3290
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Platform settlement,field system & farmstead s of taberon law
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stanhope is a post-medieval platform settlement, field system and farmstead located south of Taberon Law in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site comprises the physical remains of an upland farming settlement dating from the post-medieval period, evidenced by the presence of building platforms, associated field boundaries, and agricultural infrastructure characteristic of early modern rural occupation. The monument represents the dispersed settlement pattern and agricultural organisation typical of the Borders region during this era. The site's location in the upland landscape of Peeblesshire reflects the historical exploitation of marginal agricultural land and the pastoral economy that sustained rural communities in the Scottish Borders during the early modern period.

Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law?

Stanhope is a post-medieval platform settlement, field system and farmstead located south of Taberon Law in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3290.

What period does Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law date from?

Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a platform settlement,field system & farmstead s of taberon law. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law?

Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law 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 SM3290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanhope, unenclosed platform settlement SE of Shaw Burn (0.5 km), Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe (0.6 km), Chester Knowes, enclosure (3.4 km).

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