Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigie,fort 250m N of
Iron Age · Fort

Craigie,fort 250m N of

Scotland
HES SM4920
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigie fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located near the village of Craigie in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age hillforts and promontory forts of the region, with its strategic positioning reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organization of Iron Age communities in southwestern Scotland. The fort's construction and occupation would have been part of the broader Iron Age cultural landscape of Ayrshire, during a period of significant social complexity and inter-group competition. Like other Iron Age fortifications in the region, Craigie fort represents the material evidence of elite authority and communal defence practices during the first millennium before the Common Era.

Craigie,fort 250m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4920. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigie,fort 250m N of?

Craigie fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located near the village of Craigie in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4920.

What period does Craigie,fort 250m N of date from?

Craigie,fort 250m N 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 Craigie,fort 250m N of?

Craigie,fort 250m N 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 SM4920.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigie,fort 250m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Castle (0.2 km), Craigie Castle (2 km), Blacksyke, engine house (3 km).

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