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Blyth Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. The fort is defined by defensive earthworks comprising banks and ditches typical of Iron Age hillforts of the region, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Its construction and occupation date to the Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of pre-Roman Scotland. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in the Borders, demonstrating the strategic importance of elevated positions in this period.
Blyth Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2990. View the official record →
Blyth Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2990.
Blyth 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.
Blyth 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 SM2990.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clashpock Rig,homestead (5.5 km), Broughtonknowe, ring enclosures & barrow 420m NE of (6.6 km), Broughtonknowe,three barrows 230m SE of (7 km).
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