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Fairholm Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 430 metres north-north-east of Fairholm itself. The fort exhibits the characteristic defensive features typical of Iron Age hillforts in south-western Scotland, with its position reflecting the strategic importance of elevated locations during this period. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents one of several fortified settlements constructed in the region during the first millennium BC, when such structures served both defensive and settlement purposes for local communities. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age populations in the Scottish Borders and south-western regions.
Fairholm, fort 430m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2385. View the official record →
Fairholm Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 430 metres north-north-east of Fairholm itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2385.
Fairholm, fort 430m NNE 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.
Fairholm, fort 430m NNE 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 SM2385.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mungo's Church, church and graveyard (5.9 km), Range Castle, fort (6.6 km), Moss Castle, fort (6.7 km).
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