Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of
Iron Age · Fort 260m sw of and pit alignment

Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of

Scotland
HES SM5099
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 260m sw of and pit alignment
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blue House is an Iron Age fort located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a defended settlement situated 260 metres south-west of Blue House itself, along with a pit alignment feature positioned 345 metres to the south. These elements together represent typical Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the defensive and organisational practices of Iron Age communities in this region. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of Iron Age occupation and land use in south-eastern Scotland during the pre-Roman period.

Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5099. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of?

Blue House is an Iron Age fort located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5099.

What period does Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of date from?

Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 260m sw of and pit alignment. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of?

Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S 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 SM5099.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blue House, fort 260m SW of and pit alignment 345m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchencrow Mains, settlements 460m W of (1.7 km), Billie Castle (2.1 km), Taprobane, palisaded enclosure 970m SE of (2.8 km).

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