What is recorded here

Drochil Castle Farm marks a prehistoric palisaded settlement in the Scottish Borders, where ancient people built timber defenses against uncertainty. The earth may still hold the shadow of those stakes, waiting beneath grass and foottraffic. What is certain is that the site exists, is recorded, and belongs to everyone as heritage even when entry remains unproven.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Drochil Castle Farm as Palisaded Settlement (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.