Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDodridge Law,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Dodridge Law,fort

Scotland
HES SM5754
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dodridge Law is a Iron Age fort located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site comprises a hilltop enclosure defended by substantial earthwork ramparts, characteristic of fortified settlements constructed during the Iron Age period. Such forts served as centres of authority and defence for Iron Age communities in southeast Scotland, reflecting the strategic importance of controlling elevated positions within the landscape. The monument survives as an archaeological site of significance for understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of Iron Age societies in the Lothian region.

Dodridge Law,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5754. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dodridge Law,fort?

Dodridge Law is a Iron Age fort located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5754.

What period does Dodridge Law,fort date from?

Dodridge Law,fort 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 Dodridge Law,fort?

Dodridge Law,fort 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 SM5754.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dodridge Law,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saughland,enclosure 150m W of (2.7 km), Saughland,enclosure 1000m ESE of (3 km), Frostineb,enclosure 600m E of (3.4 km).

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