Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of
Iron Age · Fort and settlement

Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of

Scotland
HES SM4478
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dodcleugh is an Iron Age fort and settlement situated in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately 650 metres south of the principal settlement. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age hillforts, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the Iron Age period. The monument represents a typical example of the fortified settlements that were established across the Borders region during the later prehistory of Scotland, reflecting patterns of settlement and territorial organisation in this period.

Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4478. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of?

Dodcleugh is an Iron Age fort and settlement situated in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately 650 metres south of the principal settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4478.

What period does Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of date from?

Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort and settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of?

Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S 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 SM4478.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dodcleugh,fort and settlement 650m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burncastle,fort 400m NNE of (5 km), Borrowston Rig,linear earthwork and hut circles (5.2 km), Overhowden,henge (5.3 km).

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