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The Catrail is a linear earthwork situated in Roxburghshire, Scotland, extending westward from Leap Burn to approximately one hundred metres east of Langside Burn. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch construction that traverses the landscape, representing a significant prehistoric or early historic boundary or defensive feature. Although the precise dating of the Catrail remains subject to scholarly discussion, it is generally understood to be of Iron Age or Romano-British date, marking territorial demarcation or defensive significance in the Borders region. The earthwork's survival and archaeological importance have secured its protection as a scheduled monument under the Historic Environment Scotland record.
The Catrail,linear earthwork,W of Leap Burn to 100m E of Langside Burn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3468. View the official record →
The Catrail is a linear earthwork situated in Roxburghshire, Scotland, extending westward from Leap Burn to approximately one hundred metres east of Langside Burn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3468.
The Catrail,linear earthwork,W of Leap Burn to 100m E of Langside Burn 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 SM3468.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Sike,earthwork 1220m NE of Hawkhass House (1.8 km), Hawkhass Linn,earthwork 520m NE of Hawkhass House (1.8 km), The Catrail,linear earthwork,Robert's Linn Bridge to Leap Burn (2.1 km).
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