Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of
Iron Age · Fort

Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM12002
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dryfesdalegate Fort (HES INSPIRE SM12002) is an Iron Age fortification located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 75 metres south-south-east of Dryfesdalegate itself. The fort represents a defensive settlement of the pre-Roman Iron Age period, characteristic of the fortified settlements constructed by indigenous populations in south-western Scotland during this era. The site's physical remains reflect the typical morphology of Iron Age hill forts or enclosed settlements of the region, though detailed survey information specific to this monument remains limited in the widely accessible scholarly literature. Its location in Dumfriesshire places it within a landscape rich in Iron Age settlement evidence, contributing to the archaeological record of territorial occupation and social organisation in south-western Scotland prior to Roman incursion.

Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of?

Dryfesdalegate Fort (HES INSPIRE SM12002) is an Iron Age fortification located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 75 metres south-south-east of Dryfesdalegate itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12002.

What period does Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of date from?

Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of 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 Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of?

Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE 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 SM12002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dryfesdalegate, fort 75m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nutholm Hill, fort 400m ENE of Nutholmhill (6 km), Nutholmhill, settlement 160m E of (6.1 km), Range Castle, fort (6.8 km).

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