Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaerlee Hill, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Caerlee Hill, fort

Scotland
HES SM2785
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerlee Hill is a Iron Age fort situated in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. The site occupies a prominent hilltop position and is defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southern Scotland. The fort's ramparts and internal structures reflect the settlement practices of local communities during the pre-Roman Iron Age, a period when such fortified sites served as centres of habitation and territorial control. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchies and defensive strategies in the Tweed Valley region.

Caerlee Hill, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2785. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerlee Hill, fort?

Caerlee Hill is a Iron Age fort situated in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2785.

What period does Caerlee Hill, fort date from?

Caerlee Hill, 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 Caerlee Hill, fort?

Caerlee Hill, 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 SM2785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerlee Hill, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chester Hill,fort (1.9 km), Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of (2.3 km), Grieston Hill,fort (2.4 km).

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