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Stanhope, unenclosed platform settlement SE of Shaw Burn

No. 166 of 372 in Upper Tweeddale, No. 134 for history. History, 6.0 km from Drumelzier, just outside Upper Tweeddale National Scenic Area.

The remains of an unenclosed platform settlement near Stanhope, lying south-east of the Shaw Burn and protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Wee Crook Cafe2.5 km from Tweedsmuir, just outside the areaFood and pubs

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