Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDinnans,two forts
Iron Age · Two forts

Dinnans,two forts

Scotland
HES SM1968
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Two forts
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dinnans is a pair of Iron Age forts located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The two fortifications represent defensive settlements of the prehistoric period, with their physical remains comprising earthwork structures characteristic of Iron Age defensive architecture in the region. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database and reflects the settlement patterns and territorial organization of Iron Age communities in south-west Scotland, where such paired or multiple fort complexes suggest sustained occupation and strategic importance within the local landscape.

Dinnans,two forts is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1968. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dinnans,two forts?

Dinnans is a pair of Iron Age forts located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1968.

What period does Dinnans,two forts date from?

Dinnans,two forts dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a two forts. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dinnans,two forts?

Dinnans,two forts 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 SM1968.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dinnans,two forts?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Balsmith,standing stone (1.3 km), Cairnhead,fort (2.1 km), Cruggleton Castle (2.7 km).

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