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Wallace's Trench is a linear earthwork situated in Selkirkshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial ditch with accompanying bank, forming a linear defensive or boundary feature characteristic of medieval or early modern fortification practices in the Scottish Borders. The earthwork's precise dating remains uncertain, though its morphology and landscape position suggest construction during the medieval period. The site retains archaeological significance as a surviving example of linear earthwork fortification from the region, contributing to understanding of historical land management and territorial demarcation in the Scottish Borderlands.
Wallace's Trench,linear earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2248. View the official record →
Wallace's Trench is a linear earthwork situated in Selkirkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2248.
Wallace's Trench,linear earthwork 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 SM2248.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newark Castle,Philiphaugh (4.7 km), Warrior's Rest,standing stone (5.8 km), Glebe Stone,standing stone (6 km).
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