Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDevonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm
Iron Age · Fort 500m ne of woodend farm

Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm

Scotland
HES SM2502
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 500m ne of woodend farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Devonshaw Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 500 metres north-east of Woodend Farm in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site comprises a defended settlement typical of the Iron Age period in Scotland, characterised by its defensive earthworks and strategic hilltop position. The fort reflects the settlement patterns and defensive requirements of Iron Age communities in the region, representing an important category of prehistoric monument in the archaeological record of central Scotland.

Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2502. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm?

Devonshaw Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 500 metres north-east of Woodend Farm in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2502.

What period does Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm date from?

Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 500m ne of woodend farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm?

Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm 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 SM2502.

What other scheduled monuments are near Devonshaw Hill,fort 500m NE of Woodend Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkton,settlement 1280m ENE of (6.8 km), Crawford,Roman fort (6.9 km), Crawford Castle or Lindsay Tower (7 km).

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