Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCollin Mill Bridge,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Collin Mill Bridge,fort

Scotland
HES SM1103
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Collin Mill Bridge fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. The site comprises a substantial earthwork defensive structure typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, with evidence of ramparted enclosures characteristic of the period. Its construction and occupation are consistent with the wider Iron Age settlement hierarchy evident across Dumfries and Galloway, reflecting the territorial organisation and defensive strategies employed by local populations during the later prehistoric period. The fort's positioning and architectural features contribute to understanding of Iron Age society in south-western Scotland and the transition to later settlement forms in the region.

Collin Mill Bridge,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Collin Mill Bridge,fort?

Collin Mill Bridge fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1103.

What period does Collin Mill Bridge,fort date from?

Collin Mill Bridge,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 Collin Mill Bridge,fort?

Collin Mill Bridge,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 SM1103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Collin Mill Bridge,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Seaside,forts 590m SSW & 400m SW of (1.8 km), Suie Hill,fort (2.5 km), Hass,fort,700m NNW of Glenhead (2.9 km).

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