Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurnt Humbleton,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Burnt Humbleton,fort

Scotland
HES SM4668
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt Humbleton is a Iron Age fort situated in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. The site comprises a substantial univallate or bivallate hillfort with defences consisting of stone and timber, typical of Iron Age fortifications in the region. Archaeological evidence and the site's nomenclature suggest occupation during the later Iron Age, with the fort likely serving as a defended settlement or territorial stronghold. The fort occupies a commanding position characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in the Borders, strategically sited to control surrounding terrain.

Burnt Humbleton,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4668. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Humbleton,fort?

Burnt Humbleton is a Iron Age fort situated in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4668.

What period does Burnt Humbleton,fort date from?

Burnt Humbleton,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 Burnt Humbleton,fort?

Burnt Humbleton,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 SM4668.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Humbleton,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Law,homestead 500m SE of (8.7 km), Bonnie Laws,settlement and field system 850m NE of Cocklawfoot (8.7 km), Swindon Cottage,farmstead 700m SE of (8.8 km).

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