Hawkshaw
Unenclosed Platform Settlement (Prehistoric)
Site Name Hawkshaw
Classification Unenclosed Platform Settlement (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Benner Dod; Fruid Reservoir
Canmore ID 48539
Site Number NT02SE 23
NGR NT 085 204
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/48539
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Tweedsmuir
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Tweeddale
- Former County Peebles-shire
NT02SE 23 085 204
NT 085 204: Three unenclosed hut platforms at a distance of 200yds from two more, are situated on the E flank of Benner Dod. The three, which lie one above the other, measure 50' and 40' in width respectively; the two which are 40' apart, measure 45' and 50' respectively.
RCAHMS 1967, visited 1962
There is no trace of these hut platforms and it seems likely that they have disappeared under the Fruid reservoir.
Visited by OS (BS) 31 October 1974.
Sbc Note (21 March 2016)
Visibility: This was the site of an archaeological monument, which may no longer be visible.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
Previously also listed under duplicate site NT96SW 510 -CANCELLED. HES (LCK) 11.6.2024
