Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station
Iron Age · Fort & roman signal station

Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station

Scotland
HES SM2107
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort & roman signal station
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Eildon Hill North is a multiphase fortified site in Roxburghshire, Scotland, occupied during the Iron Age and later adapted for Roman use. The Iron Age fort, dating to the later prehistoric period, comprises a substantial hilltop settlement enclosed by multiple rampart systems and covering approximately five hectares. Following the Roman conquest of southern Scotland, a Roman signal station was installed on the site, typically dated to the late first century AD, forming part of the military infrastructure supporting the Roman frontier in the region. The site commands extensive views across the Borders landscape, making it strategically significant for both Iron Age settlement patterns and Roman military communications.

Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station?

Eildon Hill North is a multiphase fortified site in Roxburghshire, Scotland, occupied during the Iron Age and later adapted for Roman use. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2107.

What period does Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station date from?

Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort & roman signal station. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station?

Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station 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 SM2107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eildon Hill North,fort & Roman signal station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newstead Roman military complex, 660m WSW of Broomhill Farm (1.3 km), Melrose Abbey (1.6 km), Huntly Burn,earthworks (3.1 km).

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