Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallywilline Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Ballywilline Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM3221
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ballywilline Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing the defensive architectural traditions of the pre-Roman Iron Age. The site comprises a hilltop enclosure defined by earthwork defences typical of Iron Age fort construction in western Scotland. As a designated monument recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database, it contributes to our understanding of settlement patterns and social organisation during the Iron Age period in Argyll.

Ballywilline Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3221. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballywilline Hill,fort?

Ballywilline Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing the defensive architectural traditions of the pre-Roman Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3221.

What period does Ballywilline Hill,fort date from?

Ballywilline Hill,fort 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 Ballywilline Hill,fort?

Ballywilline Hill,fort 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 SM3221.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballywilline Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of (6.4 km), Kilchrist,dun 450m ESE of (6.5 km), Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle (7.1 km).

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