Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrownmoor Glen,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Brownmoor Glen,fort

Scotland
HES SM2225
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Brownmoor Glen Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. The site comprises a substantial hillfort with defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in southern Scotland, dating to the later prehistoric period. The fort's location and construction reflect the strategic and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in the region, representing an important class of defensive settlement from this period.

Brownmoor Glen,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brownmoor Glen,fort?

Brownmoor Glen Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2225.

What period does Brownmoor Glen,fort date from?

Brownmoor Glen,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.

Who is responsible for protecting Brownmoor Glen,fort?

Brownmoor Glen,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 SM2225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brownmoor Glen,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Synton,fort (3.2 km), Clerklands,fort (4.1 km), Broadlee Hill,fort (4.4 km).

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