Scheduled MonumentsScotlandChatto Craig,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Chatto Craig,fort

Scotland
HES SM1692
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chatto Craig is a hillfort of probable Iron Age date located in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. The fort occupies a commanding position on a natural crag, from which its name derives, and is defended by substantial ramparts that follow the contours of the hilltop. Its physical character is typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in southern Scotland, though detailed archaeological investigation has been limited. The site remains an important example of prehistoric defensive architecture in the region, commanding views across the surrounding landscape that would have afforded strategic advantage to its inhabitants.

Chatto Craig,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1692. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chatto Craig,fort?

Chatto Craig is a hillfort of probable Iron Age date located in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1692.

What period does Chatto Craig,fort date from?

Chatto Craig,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 Chatto Craig,fort?

Chatto Craig,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 SM1692.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chatto Craig,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heugh Law, fort (5.3 km), Hindhope Hill,fort (5.4 km), Loddan, palisaded settlement 350m NW of summit (5.5 km).

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