Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Kirna,settlement 270m NW of
Settlement

The Kirna,settlement 270m NW of

Scotland
HES SM2937
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Kirna settlement 270m NW of, Peeblesshire is an ancient settlement recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) database under designation SM2937. The site represents a domestic settlement of prehistoric or early historic date, occupying a location within the Borders region of Scotland where numerous small settlements of Iron Age and Romano-British periods are documented. The settlement's specific archaeological character and period attribution would be established through fieldwork records held within the HES INSPIRE database, though the designation indicates its recognition as a site of archaeological significance within Peeblesshire's settlement landscape.

The Kirna,settlement 270m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Kirna,settlement 270m NW of?

The Kirna settlement 270m NW of, Peeblesshire is an ancient settlement recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) database under designation SM2937. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2937.

Who is responsible for protecting The Kirna,settlement 270m NW of?

The Kirna,settlement 270m NW of 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 SM2937.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Kirna,settlement 270m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement, 170m SW of West Bold Cottages (1.8 km), Plora Tower, tower house, garden terraces and associated structures, 335m SW of West Bold Farm Cottages (1.8 km), Chester Hill,fort (4.2 km).

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