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Stanhope, unenclosed platform settlement 850m SW of, is an ancient settlement site in Peeblesshire, Scotland, consisting of artificial platforms constructed without surrounding defensive enclosure. The site dates to the prehistoric or early historic period, representing a form of settlement organization characteristic of upland communities in the Scottish Borders. Such platform settlements typically accommodated domestic structures and reflect patterns of land use and habitation in areas where groups practiced mixed subsistence strategies. The unenclosed nature of the site suggests a settlement organized without fortification, possibly indicating a period of relative security or different social organizational priorities compared to contemporary enclosed settlements in the region.
Stanhope, unenclosed platform settlement 850m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8204. View the official record →
Stanhope, unenclosed platform settlement 850m SW of, is an ancient settlement site in Peeblesshire, Scotland, consisting of artificial platforms constructed without surrounding defensive enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8204.
Stanhope, unenclosed platform settlement 850m 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 SM8204.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farmhouse, two enclosed cremation cemeteries 400m NNW of (5.9 km), Menzion Farm,enclosed cremation cemetery 600m WSW of (6.5 km), Menzion Farm, settlement 735m SSW of (7 km).
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