Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCardryne,fort 800m SSW of
Iron Age · Fort

Cardryne,fort 800m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM4758
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cardryne Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 800 metres south-southwest of Cardryne in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period, when such fortified enclosures served as centres of local power and protection in the region. The fort's physical remains reflect the construction methods typical of Iron Age settlements in southwest Scotland, incorporating earthwork defences that would have enclosed domestic and possibly ritual spaces. This monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM4758, contributing to the archaeological understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organization in Wigtownshire.

Cardryne,fort 800m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4758. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cardryne,fort 800m SSW of?

Cardryne Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 800 metres south-southwest of Cardryne in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4758.

What period does Cardryne,fort 800m SSW of date from?

Cardryne,fort 800m SSW 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 Cardryne,fort 800m SSW of?

Cardryne,fort 800m SSW 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 SM4758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cardryne,fort 800m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two forts on Carrickcamrie and Dunorroch (1.8 km), West Cairngaan,standing stone 860m SE of (2.1 km), Dunman,fort,Slock Mill (2.4 km).

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