Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFasset Hill,palisaded settlement
Palisaded settlement

Fasset Hill,palisaded settlement

Scotland
HES SM6003
Site type
Palisaded settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fasset Hill is a palisaded settlement located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, designated as a monument of Iron Age date. The site is characterised by the remains of a substantial timber-built defensive enclosure, indicative of the settlement hierarchy and fortification practices of Iron Age communities in the Scottish Borders. Such palisaded settlements represent an important phase in prehistoric Scottish settlement patterns, demonstrating the establishment of defended domestic and possibly administrative centres during the later prehistoric period. The monument contributes to understanding of pre-Roman Iron Age settlement organisation in the Borders region.

Fasset Hill,palisaded settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fasset Hill,palisaded settlement?

Fasset Hill is a palisaded settlement located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, designated as a monument of Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6003.

Who is responsible for protecting Fasset Hill,palisaded settlement?

Fasset Hill,palisaded settlement 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 SM6003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fasset Hill,palisaded settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windy Gyle,cairns 480m & 700m NE of summit of (5.3 km), Round cairn west of Windy Gyle, 680m WNW of Russell's Cairn (5.4 km), Russell's Cairn on Windy Gyle (5.5 km).

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