Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroomhillbank, fort 910m ENE of
Iron Age · Fort

Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM12662
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broomhillbank is a Iron Age fort located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 910 metres east-north-east of Broomhillbank itself. The monument represents settlement and defensive occupation during the Iron Age period, reflecting the regional patterns of fortified settlement characteristic of south-western Scotland during the pre-Roman Iron Age. The fort's physical structure, typical of its type and period, would have comprised earthwork defences enclosing an area of occupation. As a recorded archaeological site within the Dumfriesshire landscape, it contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement distribution and territorial organisation in the region prior to Roman incursion.

Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12662. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE of?

Broomhillbank is a Iron Age fort located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 910 metres east-north-east of Broomhillbank itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12662.

What period does Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE of date from?

Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE 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 Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE of?

Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE 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 SM12662.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomhillbank, fort 910m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Applegarth House, motte 65m S of (7.1 km), Gallaberry Hill, fort (7.1 km), Torwood, enclosure 270m SW of (7.7 km).

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