Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Bank, settlement 485m SW of Kirkhope
Settlement 485m sw of kirkhope

The Bank, settlement 485m SW of Kirkhope

Scotland
HES SM3050
Site type
Settlement 485m sw of kirkhope
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Bank is an ancient settlement located 485 metres south-west of Kirkhope in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site represents a prehistoric or early historic occupation pattern typical of upland pastoral communities in the Scottish Borders region. The settlement's physical remains indicate habitation during a period when such dispersed farmsteads formed the basis of local land use and settlement hierarchy. The Bank contributes to understanding of settlement distribution and economic activity in the Tweed valley during pre-medieval and early medieval periods.

The Bank, settlement 485m SW of Kirkhope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3050. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Bank, settlement 485m SW of Kirkhope?

The Bank is an ancient settlement located 485 metres south-west of Kirkhope in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3050.

Who is responsible for protecting The Bank, settlement 485m SW of Kirkhope?

The Bank, settlement 485m SW of Kirkhope 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 SM3050.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Bank, settlement 485m SW of Kirkhope?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkhope,crossbase,tower & associated structures 500m WSW of (0.2 km), Kirkhope,scooped homestead N of (0.6 km), Langhaugh,settlement 130m SSE of (0.8 km).

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