Scheduled MonumentsScotlandElrig,fort 230m W of
Iron Age · Fort

Elrig,fort 230m W of

Scotland
HES SM1977
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Elrig Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The fort occupies a defensible position approximately 230 metres west of Elrig and comprises earthwork fortifications typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. As a scheduled monument, it represents an important example of Iron Age settlement archaeology in Dumfries and Galloway, contributing to understanding of later prehistoric occupation and defence strategies in south-western Scotland.

Elrig,fort 230m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1977. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Elrig,fort 230m W of?

Elrig Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1977.

What period does Elrig,fort 230m W of date from?

Elrig,fort 230m W 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 Elrig,fort 230m W of?

Elrig,fort 230m W 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 SM1977.

What other scheduled monuments are near Elrig,fort 230m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two forts S.E. and S.S.E. of Chippermore (2.5 km), Druchtag Mote Hill (2.9 km), Drumtroddan, cup marked rocks (5.1 km).

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