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Carfrae Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 500 metres east-north-east of Carfrae. The fort represents a typical example of later prehistoric defensive architecture in south-east Scotland, dating to the Iron Age period. The site comprises the remains of ramparted enclosures characteristic of hillforts and fortified farmsteads that were prevalent across the region during this period. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, the site retains archaeological significance for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Lothian area.
Carfrae,fort 500m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6048. View the official record →
Carfrae Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 500 metres east-north-east of Carfrae. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6048.
Carfrae,fort 500m ENE 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.
Carfrae,fort 500m ENE 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 SM6048.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park,fort 900m SSE of (4.2 km), Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (4.9 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (5.2 km).
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