Megalithic Portal: Latest from Scottish Borders, Scotland

Sprouston Cropmark Complex

Anne T — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:16:40 GMT

]]>One of the most significant multi-period cropmark complexes in Scotland, known entirely from aerial photography since its discovery in 1964. The site occupies a river terrace on the south bank of the Tweed near Kelso and spans at least 3,000 years of activity, from the Neolithic to the early medieval period.

Cambridge Standing Stone

d_taddei2 — Mon, 27 May 2024 19:05:11 GMT

]]>By to a small road and situated next to a horse paddock. I parked up near the picnic site which is a nice little area. You then walk under a nice archway that spans over the road, then make your way through a handful of trees, climb over a Drystone dyke and you are there.

Trimontium

Antonine — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:03:56 GMT

]]>A view of the site of the Trimontium Roman Fort complex, named after the three Eildon Hills. It was occupied from c.79AD - 184AD. Trimontium is the site of one of the largest caches of Roman military objects in Britain, found in 117 pits. The Roman Road that became Dere Street passed alongside the fort.

Eildon Hill North

Antonine — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:36:52 GMT

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Habchester

Andy B — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:25:33 GMT

Hillfort in Scottish Borders

Rink Hill (Boleside)

Andy B — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:46:22 GMT

Hillfort in Scottish Borders

Cademuir Hill

Andy B — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:51:48 GMT

]]>Cademuir Hill has been called “a hugely important place” in prehistory, and the potential centre of an early medieval kingdom and linked to an Arthurian battle; this is a site with more questions than answers. With the remains of large stone fortifications and a strategic position overlooking a key crossroads of three valleys, it’s easy to imagine this landscape as the backdrop to a legendary tale.

Harehope Rings

Al_Murray — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:59:32 GMT

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Tamlane's Well (Carterhaugh)

Anne T — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:14:02 GMT

]]>Holy Well or Sacred Spring in Scottish Borders

Caulks Well (Selkirk)

Anne T — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:03:03 GMT

]]>Holy Well or Sacred Spring in Scottish Borders

Crystal Well (Benrig)

Anne T — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:40:55 GMT

]]>Holy Well or Sacred Spring in Scottish Borders

Hier Well (Benrig)

Anne T — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:01:51 GMT

]]>Holy Well or Sacred Spring in Scottish Borders

Five Stanes A

Andy B — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 17:26:42 GMT

]]>Border stones video visiting Five Stanes, Trestle Cairn, Dere Street Stone, Burgh Hill Stone Circle, Stob Stones and Hethpool Stone Circles, details in the comments on our page. Stone Circle in Scottish Borders. Absolutely fantastic location. Follow the hot and hilly Roman road. this circle, which is some 20' in diameter, stands in rough pasture on the S side of a slight rise. It comprises five stones, three standing and two prone, one of the latter ... having also been displaced from its original position in the circle.

Crosshall Cross

Anne T — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:17:08 GMT

]]>Ancient Cross in Scottish Borders

Crailing Cross

Anne T — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:38:49 GMT

]]>Ancient Cross in Scottish Borders