Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBolton,fort 310m NNW of
Iron Age · Fort

Bolton,fort 310m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM3309
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bolton fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 310 metres north-north-west of Bolton in East Lothian, Scotland. The fort represents a typical example of the defended settlements that characterised the Iron Age communities of south-eastern Scotland, occupying a strategic position within the landscape. The site's physical remains indicate the presence of defensive works characteristic of the period, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organization of Iron Age populations in the region. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's protection, the fort constitutes an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age society and settlement in the Lothians.

Bolton,fort 310m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bolton,fort 310m NNW of?

Bolton fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 310 metres north-north-west of Bolton in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3309.

What period does Bolton,fort 310m NNW of date from?

Bolton,fort 310m NNW 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 Bolton,fort 310m NNW of?

Bolton,fort 310m NNW 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 SM3309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bolton,fort 310m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blacklaw Wood,enclosure (6.1 km), Kidlaw, fort (6.2 km), Blinkbonny Wood,enclosures 200m N of (6.5 km).

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