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Doon Wood Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Kirkcudbrightshire, southwestern Scotland. The monument comprises a defensive earthwork typical of the later prehistoric period in Scotland, constructed with ramparts and ditches to protect settlement and control of local territory. Its proximity to Nun Mill Bridge reflects the strategic importance of river crossings and water resources in Iron Age settlement patterns. The site represents a significant example of Iron Age fort construction in the region, contributing to understanding of late prehistoric fortified settlement in southwestern Scotland.
Doon Wood,fort,Nun Mill Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1067. View the official record →
Doon Wood Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Kirkcudbrightshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1067.
Doon Wood,fort,Nun Mill Bridge dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort,nun mill bridge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Doon Wood,fort,Nun Mill Bridge 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 SM1067.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of (2.2 km), Grange, cup and ring marked rocks (3.3 km), Blackhill,cup and ring marked rock 60m SE of (4.2 km).
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