Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWheel Village,deserted settlement 1400m NE of Wormscleugh
Deserted settlement 1400m ne of wormscleugh

Wheel Village,deserted settlement 1400m NE of Wormscleugh

Scotland
HES SM3424
Site type
Deserted settlement 1400m ne of wormscleugh
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wheel Village is a deserted settlement located approximately 1400 metres north-east of Wormscleugh in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a medieval or early modern rural community, with earthwork features visible on the landscape that indicate former habitation and settlement patterns typical of the Scottish Borders region. The abandonment of such settlements often reflects broader changes in land use, agricultural practice, and demographic shifts across the medieval and post-medieval periods. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference HES INSPIRE SM3424.

Wheel Village,deserted settlement 1400m NE of Wormscleugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wheel Village,deserted settlement 1400m NE of Wormscleugh?

Wheel Village is a deserted settlement located approximately 1400 metres north-east of Wormscleugh in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3424.

Who is responsible for protecting Wheel Village,deserted settlement 1400m NE of Wormscleugh?

Wheel Village,deserted settlement 1400m NE of Wormscleugh 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 SM3424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wheel Village,deserted settlement 1400m NE of Wormscleugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Midfell round cairn (3.6 km), Kershope Castle (4.2 km), Westshiels,spur earthwork 1550m SW of (5.3 km).

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