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Auld Hill Fort at Portencross is an Iron Age fortified settlement located on the Ayrshire coast of southwest Scotland. The site comprises a univallate fort, defended by a single substantial rampart, positioned on elevated ground commanding views across the Firth of Clyde. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents a significant example of prehistoric coastal settlement in this region, likely serving both defensive and economic functions. The monument's strategic location reflects the importance of maritime access and territorial control during the Iron Age in western Scotland.
Auld Hill,fort,Portencross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2175. View the official record →
Auld Hill Fort at Portencross is an Iron Age fortified settlement located on the Ayrshire coast of southwest Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2175.
Auld Hill,fort,Portencross dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort,portencross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Auld Hill,fort,Portencross 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 SM2175.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Portencross Castle (0.3 km), Castle Knowe,motte (3 km), Bushglen Mount,ENE of Bushglen (3.4 km).
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