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Stanhope, settlement 160m N of

Scotland
HES SM8155
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stanhope settlement is a settlement of unknown date located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. The site lies at 160 metres north of Stanhope, occupying ground underlain by wacke of the Gala Group, sedimentary rocks formed during the Telychian period of the Silurian. This geology is characteristic of the Southern Uplands and has shaped settlement patterns across the region for millennia.

The precise chronology of the settlement remains undetermined from the available evidence, though its position in the rolling landscape typical of Peeblesshire suggests it may represent occupation spanning several periods. The site's location on Gala Group bedrock places it within an area of southern Scotland with a long history of human habitation, from prehistoric times through the medieval period.

The settlement is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8155, reflecting its significance to understanding past land use and community organisation in the Borders. Its survival as an archaeological site contributes to the wider picture of settlement distribution across Peeblesshire's distinctive upland terrain.

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 is a settlement of unknown date located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. 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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Overview
An interactive map of the location with every monument and battle plotted, and a plain-language history built only from what the record holds.
Monuments
The legally protected scheduled monuments around the location, each with its period, type and significance.
Battlefields
The battles and sieges fought on this ground, mapped and set on a timeline of the wider conflict.
Roman Britain
The Roman roads, forts and towns near here, and the Iron Age people who held the land before Rome arrived.
Stat Accounts
The parish Statistical Accounts of the 1790s and 1830s, describing life, work and population here.
Civil War
The Civil War fighting, garrisons and recorded militaria in this area, woven into the arc of 1642 to 1651.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back hundreds of millions of years.
Local Names
What the street and field names around here actually mean, and the history buried inside them.
Historical Maps
Ordnance Survey maps from the 1800s, layered over the location as it stands today.
Literature
The books, county histories, charters and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Legal
The protected sites nearby and the metal-detecting, access and treasure laws that apply to this ground.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Target Zones
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Menzion Farmhouse, two enclosed cremation cemeteries 400m NNW of
Two enclosed cremation cemeteries6.8 km
Menzion Farm,enclosed cremation cemetery 600m WSW of
Enclosed cremation cemetery7.5 km
Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of
Settlement7.9 km
Weird Law, platform settlement 550m S of summit
Platform settlement 550m s of summit8 km
Hawkshaw Farm, unenclosed platform settlement 1240m E of
Unenclosed platform settlement8.2 km
Menzion Farm,cairn 1280m SW of
Cairn8.3 km
Menzion Farm,three enclosed cremation cemeteries 1550m WSW of
Three enclosed cremation cemeteries8.3 km
Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of
Palisaded settlement8.4 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Stanhope, settlement 160m N of

Stanhope, settlement 160m N of stands on Gala Group, bedrock that formed in the Telychian. The rock here is wacke.

The wider landscape

Around Stanhope, settlement 160m N of

Battle of Rullion Green, 1666Battle (1666) · ~21.1 milesBattle of Roslin 1303Battle (1303) · ~22.6 miles
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