Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastlehill, fort 250m WSW of
Iron Age · Fort

Castlehill, fort 250m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM2959
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Castlehill is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 250 metres west-southwest of Castlehill in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. The monument represents a defensive settlement typical of the Iron Age period in southern Scotland, when such fortified enclosures served as centres of authority and protection for local communities. The fort's physical character reflects the constructional methods of its era, comprising earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Like many similar fortifications in the Borders, it provides evidence of the complex social and territorial organisation of Iron Age societies in this part of Scotland.

Castlehill, fort 250m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2959. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castlehill, fort 250m WSW of?

Castlehill is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 250 metres west-southwest of Castlehill in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2959.

What period does Castlehill, fort 250m WSW of date from?

Castlehill, fort 250m WSW 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 Castlehill, fort 250m WSW of?

Castlehill, fort 250m WSW 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 SM2959.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castlehill, fort 250m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenrath,settlement 730m NE of (1.2 km), Glenrath,settlement 550m ENE of (1.5 km), Wood Hill,settlement 230m E of (2 km).

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