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Conchieton, The Doon, is a fort located on Doon Hill in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, representing Iron Age settlement and defensive activity in the region. The site comprises an earthwork fortification typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in south-western Scotland, with structural features consistent with the period's defensive requirements. The fort's strategic position on elevated terrain reflects the locational preferences of Iron Age communities in Dumfries and Galloway, where such sites often commanded views of surrounding valleys and communication routes. The designation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of Iron Age occupation and settlement hierarchy in this part of Scotland.
Conchieton, The Doon, fort, Doon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7670. View the official record →
Conchieton, The Doon, is a fort located on Doon Hill in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, representing Iron Age settlement and defensive activity in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7670.
Conchieton, The Doon, fort, Doon Hill dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a the doon, fort, doon hill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Conchieton, The Doon, fort, Doon Hill 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 SM7670.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barmagachan Mote,motte (4.2 km), Doon Wood,fort,Nun Mill Bridge (4.8 km), Roberton Moat,motte,Roberton Bridge (5.5 km).
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