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The Catrail is a linear earthwork extending across the south-eastern slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch running for considerable length across the landscape, characteristic of defensive or territorial boundaries constructed during the Iron Age or Romano-British period. The earthwork's precise dating remains uncertain, though its scale and construction suggest it may relate to late prehistoric fortification or demarcation activities in the region. The Catrail represents an important example of linear earthworks in the Scottish Borders, contributing to understanding of territorial organisation and settlement patterns in this area during the later prehistoric and early historical periods.
The Catrail,linear earthwork,SE slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3495. View the official record →
The Catrail is a linear earthwork extending across the south-eastern slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3495.
The Catrail,linear earthwork,SE slope of Singley Brae to Barry Sike 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 SM3495.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tinlee,standing stone 718m SSE of Peelbraehope (1.1 km), Gray Coat,pele-house 370m SE of (1.2 km), Gray Coat,settlement 540m NE of Priesthaugh (1.3 km).
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