Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWestloch, settlement 250m WNW of
Settlement

Westloch, settlement 250m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM4448
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Westloch is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 250 metres west-north-west of Westloch in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The site comprises archaeological evidence of habitation from the Iron Age period, representing a significant example of settlement activity in the Scottish Borders during the later prehistoric era. The physical remains are consistent with settlement patterns typical of Iron Age communities in southeast Scotland, though the precise nature and extent of structures at the site require further detailed archaeological investigation to fully characterise its layout and chronology.

Westloch, settlement 250m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4448. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westloch, settlement 250m WNW of?

Westloch is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 250 metres west-north-west of Westloch in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4448.

Who is responsible for protecting Westloch, settlement 250m WNW of?

Westloch, settlement 250m WNW 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 SM4448.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westloch, settlement 250m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Reston, ring ditch 545m SSE of (7.7 km), Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of (8.1 km), Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of (8.2 km).

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