Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEaster Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Easter Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM2159
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Easter Hill Fort is an Iron Age hillfmrt located in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. The monument comprises a fortified settlement defined by defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age occupation in southern Scotland, dating to the later prehistoric period. Its position commands views across the surrounding landscape, reflecting the strategic importance of such locations during the Iron Age. The fort contributes to the archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Borders region, where such hillforts served as defended centres of community activity.

Easter Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Easter Hill,fort?

Easter Hill Fort is an Iron Age hillfmrt located in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2159.

What period does Easter Hill,fort date from?

Easter 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 Easter Hill,fort?

Easter 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 SM2159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Easter Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newstead Roman military complex, 660m WSW of Broomhill Farm (1.8 km), Old Melrose,linear earthwork 300m W of (2 km), Old Melrose, St Cuthbert's Chapel & monastery site (2.2 km).

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