Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of
Iron Age · Fort

Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of

Scotland
HES SM2441
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cademuir Hill is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 1200 metres west of Cademuir Hill in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. The fort is defined by substantial defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement hierarchies in southern Scotland, comprising ramparts and ditches arranged to command views across the surrounding landscape. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, reflecting the strategic importance of elevated positions in the region during this era. The site represents a significant example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the Tweed valley and contributes to understanding Iron Age territorial organisation and land use in the Borders region.

Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2441. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of?

Cademuir Hill is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 1200 metres west of Cademuir Hill in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2441.

What period does Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of date from?

Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W 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 Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of?

Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W 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 SM2441.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cademuir Hill,fort 1200m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenrath,settlement 550m ENE of (3.9 km), Wood Hill,settlement 230m E of (4.6 km), Wood Hill,fort & enclosure (4.7 km).

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