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Sunderland Hill is an ancient earthwork situated in Selkirkshire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial defensive or ceremonial earthwork, likely dating to the prehistoric or early medieval period, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation characteristic of Iron Age or early historic period fortifications in the Scottish Borders region. Its specific function, whether as a settlement enclosure, ritual site, or defensive position, reflects the broader pattern of earthwork construction across the Southern Uplands during periods of territorial consolidation and social organisation.
Sunderland Hill,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2146. View the official record →
Sunderland Hill is an ancient earthwork situated in Selkirkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2146.
Sunderland Hill,earthwork 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 SM2146.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peel Hill, motte and bailey castle, Selkirk (3.8 km), Philiphaugh,linear earthwork (5.1 km), Howden,motte (5.2 km).
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