Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEwieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean
Iron Age · Fort 640m ne of edmondsdean

Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean

Scotland
HES SM369
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 640m ne of edmondsdean
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ewieside Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 640 metres north-east of Edmondsdean in Berwickshire, Scotland. The fort occupies a defensible hilltop position typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders region. Its archaeological designation through Historic Environment Scotland (HES INSPIRE SM369) reflects its status as a significant prehistoric monument within the local landscape. The site represents the Iron Age period of occupation in south-eastern Scotland, when such hillforts served as centres of settlement, control, and defence for local populations.

Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM369. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean?

Ewieside Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 640 metres north-east of Edmondsdean in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM369.

What period does Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean date from?

Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 640m ne of edmondsdean. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean?

Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean 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 SM369.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ewieside Hill,fort 640m NE of Edmondsdean?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edin's Hall, broch, fort and settlement (8.5 km), Marygold, settlement 1025m N of (8.5 km), Edin's Hall,settlement 150m S of (8.7 km).

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