Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system
Iron Age · Fort, homestead, settlement and field system

Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system

Scotland
HES SM1704
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort, homestead, settlement and field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sundhope Kipp is a Iron Age settlement complex located in Roxburghshire, comprising a fort, homestead structures, and associated field systems. The site represents a multi-period occupation pattern typical of the late prehistoric settlement hierarchy in the Scottish Borders, with defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age fortified homesteads. The field systems visible at the site demonstrate the integrated agricultural landscape management of Iron Age communities in this region. The monument provides archaeological evidence for domestic settlement patterns and land use practices during the Iron Age period in the Borders landscape.

Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1704. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system?

Sundhope Kipp is a Iron Age settlement complex located in Roxburghshire, comprising a fort, homestead structures, and associated field systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1704.

What period does Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system date from?

Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort, homestead, settlement and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system?

Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system 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 SM1704.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sundhope Kipp, fort, homestead, settlement and field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 420m north-east of Blindburn Bridge (6.1 km), Blackhall Hill,cairns (6.1 km), Dere Street,Roman road & earthworks,Tow Ford to Blackhall Hill (6.2 km).

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