Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArden,fort 320m SW of
Iron Age · Fort

Arden,fort 320m SW of

Scotland
HES SM1050
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arden Fort is an Iron Age fortification situated approximately 320 metres south-west of Arden in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. The fort represents a defensive settlement of the Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organization of the region during this era. Its physical character and strategic location would have provided commanding views over the surrounding landscape, typical of Iron Age hillforts and fortified settlements in south-western Scotland.

Arden,fort 320m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1050. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arden,fort 320m SW of?

Arden Fort is an Iron Age fortification situated approximately 320 metres south-west of Arden in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1050.

What period does Arden,fort 320m SW of date from?

Arden,fort 320m SW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Arden,fort 320m SW of?

Arden,fort 320m SW of 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 SM1050.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arden,fort 320m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of (7 km), Grange, cup and ring marked rocks (7.1 km), North Milton,fort 235m NNE of (7.9 km).

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