Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of
Iron Age · Fort

East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM7411
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. The site comprises a defensive enclosure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, reflecting the period's emphasis on fortified habitation and territorial control. Its construction and use date to the Iron Age, a period during which such forts served as centres of local power and economy across Scotland. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement distribution and defensive architecture in Galloway.

East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7411. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of?

East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7411.

What period does East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of date from?

East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW 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 East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of?

East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW 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 SM7411.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mye Plantation,pitfall (2.4 km), Enclosed settlement, 310m SSE of The Dairy House (2.8 km), Balgreggan,motte (4.9 km).

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