Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWestloch,settlement 500m SE of
Settlement

Westloch,settlement 500m SE of

Scotland
HES SM4597
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 five hundred metres south-east of Westloch in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the INSPIRE reference SM4597. Limited archaeological evidence survives at the location, which has been subject to modern land use changes that have affected its preservation. The settlement belongs to the broader pattern of prehistoric occupation in the Berwickshire region, though specific dating and structural details require reference to specialist archaeological survey records held by Historic Environment Scotland.

Westloch,settlement 500m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4597. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westloch,settlement 500m SE of?

Westloch is a prehistoric settlement located approximately five hundred metres south-east of Westloch in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4597.

Who is responsible for protecting Westloch,settlement 500m SE of?

Westloch,settlement 500m SE 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 SM4597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westloch,settlement 500m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Horn Burn, unenclosed settlement 375m NNW of and 265m N of (7.7 km), Horn Burn, settlement 635m W of (7.8 km), Bleachfield, settlement, enclosure, pit alignment 160m and 460m W of (7.8 km).

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