Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBelchester,fort 200m W of
Iron Age · Fort

Belchester,fort 200m W of

Scotland
HES SM4547
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Belchester fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately two hundred metres west of Belchester village. The site comprises a defended enclosure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the defensive requirements and social organisation of prehistoric communities in this region during the first millennium before the Common Era. The fort's physical remains include earthwork fortifications typical of Iron Age hill forts and enclosed settlements found throughout northern Britain during this period. As a recorded monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, the site contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement distribution and defensive strategies in the eastern Scottish uplands.

Belchester,fort 200m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4547. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Belchester,fort 200m W of?

Belchester fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately two hundred metres west of Belchester village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4547.

What period does Belchester,fort 200m W of date from?

Belchester,fort 200m W 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 Belchester,fort 200m W of?

Belchester,fort 200m W 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 SM4547.

What other scheduled monuments are near Belchester,fort 200m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eccles, St Mary's Convent, nunnery (3.7 km), Homebank,enclosure 1100m ENE of (4.1 km), Homebank,ring-ditch 1500m E of (4.6 km).

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