Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClubbiedean Reservoir, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Clubbiedean Reservoir, fort

Scotland
HES SM6635
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clubbiedean Reservoir fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate hill fort, defended by a single substantial rampart that would have enclosed a hilltop settlement. As a defended settlement of the Iron Age period, it represents the settlement pattern and territorial organisation characteristic of later prehistoric communities in the Lothians. The fort's position within the landscape reflects the strategic and social importance of elevated locations for Iron Age populations in south-eastern Scotland.

Clubbiedean Reservoir, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6635. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clubbiedean Reservoir, fort?

Clubbiedean Reservoir fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6635.

What period does Clubbiedean Reservoir, fort date from?

Clubbiedean Reservoir, 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 Clubbiedean Reservoir, fort?

Clubbiedean Reservoir, 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 SM6635.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clubbiedean Reservoir, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlelaw, fort and souterrain 205m NNW of (4.1 km), Howlet's House,towerhouse and enclosures (4.3 km), Bavelaw,steadings 60m NE of Redford Bridge (4.8 km).

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