Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Hill, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Castle Hill, fort

Scotland
HES SM1712
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill is a Iron Age hillfort located in Roxburghshire, in the Borders region of Scotland. The site is defended by a substantial rampart system characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in southern Scotland, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. The fort represents an important example of the defended settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period in the region, reflecting the territorial and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in this area.

Castle Hill, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1712. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill, fort?

Castle Hill is a Iron Age hillfort located in Roxburghshire, in the Borders region of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1712.

What period does Castle Hill, fort date from?

Castle 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 Castle Hill, fort?

Castle 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 SM1712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancrum,market cross (0.5 km), Mantle Walls, Ancrum, bishop's palace (0.8 km), Remains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge (1.8 km).

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