Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh
Iron Age · Fort 910m ne of smedheugh

Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh

Scotland
HES SM1724
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 910m ne of smedheugh
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bell Hill is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 910 metres north-east of Smedheugh in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The site comprises a hilltop fortification characteristic of the Iron Age settlement pattern in the Scottish Borders region, featuring defensive earthwork construction typical of prehistoric strongholds in this area. Such forts served as centres of power and protection during the Iron Age period, reflecting the social and military organisation of the communities that inhabited the Borders during this era.

Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1724. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh?

Bell Hill is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 910 metres north-east of Smedheugh in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1724.

What period does Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh date from?

Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 910m ne of smedheugh. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh?

Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh 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 SM1724.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bell Hill,fort 910m NE of Smedheugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peel Hill, motte and bailey castle, Selkirk (2.8 km), New Greenhill,fort (3.1 km), Clerklands,fort (4 km).

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