Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSteer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead
Palisaded settlement 820m ene of old halterburnhead

Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead

Scotland
HES SM4558
Site type
Palisaded settlement 820m ene of old halterburnhead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Steer Rig is a palisaded settlement located 820 metres east-north-east of Old Halterburnhead in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site consists of a timber-palisade enclosed settlement, a monument type characteristic of Iron Age communities in the Scottish Borders, typically dating to the first millennium BCE. The physical remains comprise a roughly circular or ovoid enclosure defined by post-holes and associated archaeological features that indicate domestic occupation within a defended perimeter. Such settlements represent a significant phase of settlement organization in the region, reflecting both the subsistence economy and social organization of Iron Age border communities.

Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4558. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead?

Steer Rig is a palisaded settlement located 820 metres east-north-east of Old Halterburnhead in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4558.

Who is responsible for protecting Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead?

Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead 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 SM4558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Steer Rig,palisaded settlement 820m ENE of Old Halterburnhead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Tops,fort,linear earthwork and field system (7.3 km), Camp Tops,linear earthwork (7.5 km), Hayhope Knowe,palisaded settlement,settlement & field systems (7.7 km).

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