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Upper Chatto is a deserted village and moated homestead situated in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region. The site comprises the archaeological remains of a medieval settlement, including a moated enclosure that would have protected a substantial domestic or manorial residence, along with evidence of associated occupation across the broader settlement area. The moating indicates a period of occupation during the medieval period, likely from the 12th century onwards, when such defensive earthworks were constructed around high-status dwellings. The desertion of the settlement reflects the broader pattern of agricultural reorganisation and population shifts that affected the Scottish Borders during the late medieval and early modern periods.
Upper Chatto, deserted village and moated homestead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10750. View the official record →
Upper Chatto is a deserted village and moated homestead situated in Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10750.
Upper Chatto, deserted village and moated homestead 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 SM10750.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackhall Hill,cairns (5.8 km), Heugh Law, fort (5.9 km), Hindhope Hill,fort (6.1 km).
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