Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDoon Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Doon Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM1969
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Doon Hill is a hillfort located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland, which dates to the Iron Age period. The site occupies a prominent elevated position and displays the characteristic defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in this region. The fort's physical remains include evidence of fortification in the form of ramparts and ditches designed to provide both protection and territorial demarcation during the later prehistoric period. Such hillforts served as centres of power and economic activity within Iron Age communities of south-western Scotland, though Doon Hill's precise chronology and sequence of occupation remain subjects for further archaeological investigation.

Doon Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1969. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Doon Hill,fort?

Doon Hill is a hillfort located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland, which dates to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1969.

What period does Doon Hill,fort date from?

Doon Hill,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 Doon Hill,fort?

Doon Hill,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 SM1969.

What other scheduled monuments are near Doon Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of (4.9 km), Doonhill,fort (5.6 km), Druchtag Mote Hill (5.8 km).

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