Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStanhope, settlement 160m N of
Settlement

Stanhope, settlement 160m N of

Scotland
HES SM8155
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stanhope, settlement 160m N of, is an ancient settlement located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, recorded in the Canmore archaeological database under the HES INSPIRE reference SM8155. The site represents a settlement of uncertain date, though such unenclosed settlements in the Scottish Borders region often derive from the Iron Age or early medieval period. The physical remains consist of scattered archaeological features characteristic of upland settlement activity, though detailed excavation records for this specific site are limited in the accessible scholarly literature. Its designation reflects its importance as part of the broader pattern of settlement distribution across the Peeblesshire landscape during prehistoric and early historic times.

Stanhope, settlement 160m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stanhope, settlement 160m N of?

Stanhope, settlement 160m N of, is an ancient settlement located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, recorded in the Canmore archaeological database under the HES INSPIRE reference SM8155. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8155.

Who is responsible for protecting Stanhope, settlement 160m N of?

Stanhope, settlement 160m N 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 SM8155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stanhope, settlement 160m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farmhouse, two enclosed cremation cemeteries 400m NNW of (6.8 km), Menzion Farm,enclosed cremation cemetery 600m WSW of (7.5 km), Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of (7.9 km).

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