Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThowliestane Hill, settlement 400m SSE of summit
Settlement 400m sse of summit

Thowliestane Hill, settlement 400m SSE of summit

Scotland
HES SM10749
Site type
Settlement 400m sse of summit
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Thowliestane Hill is an ancient settlement located approximately 400 metres south-south-east of the summit of Thowliestane Hill in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early occupation in the Scottish Borders region, though specific details regarding its chronological attribution and archaeological character remain limited in the published scholarly record. The settlement's positioning on the hillside suggests strategic consideration of the landscape during its period of use, typical of prehistoric and early historic settlement patterns in the region.

Thowliestane Hill, settlement 400m SSE of summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10749. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thowliestane Hill, settlement 400m SSE of summit?

Thowliestane Hill is an ancient settlement located approximately 400 metres south-south-east of the summit of Thowliestane Hill in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10749.

Who is responsible for protecting Thowliestane Hill, settlement 400m SSE of summit?

Thowliestane Hill, settlement 400m SSE of summit 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 SM10749.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thowliestane Hill, settlement 400m SSE of summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dere Street,Roman road & earthworks,Tow Ford to Blackhall Hill (6.6 km), Loddan Hill North, palisaded settlement 800m NNE of summit (7 km), Blackhall Hill,cairns (7.2 km).

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