Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunduff,fort 600 m NE of
Iron Age · Fort

Dunduff,fort 600 m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4602
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunduff Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 600 metres north-east of Dunduff in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate hill fort, defended by a single rampart and ditch, typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in southwest Scotland. The fort occupies a naturally elevated position that would have provided strategic advantage for surveillance and defence of the surrounding landscape during the Iron Age period. Such fortifications served as centres of settlement, storage, and territorial control during the pre-Roman Iron Age in this region of Scotland.

Dunduff,fort 600 m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4602. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunduff,fort 600 m NE of?

Dunduff Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 600 metres north-east of Dunduff in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4602.

What period does Dunduff,fort 600 m NE of date from?

Dunduff,fort 600 m NE 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 Dunduff,fort 600 m NE of?

Dunduff,fort 600 m NE 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 SM4602.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunduff,fort 600 m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunure Castle and dovecot (1.8 km), Heads of Ayr, fort 1050m NNW of Genoch Farm (2.8 km), Katie Gray's Rocks, settlement (3.4 km).

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