Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarfrae,fort 500m ENE of
Iron Age · Fort

Carfrae,fort 500m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM6048
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Carfrae,fort 500m ENE of?

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.

What period does Carfrae,fort 500m ENE of date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Carfrae,fort 500m ENE of?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carfrae,fort 500m ENE of?

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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