Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law
690m sw of the summit of wrunk law

Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law

Scotland
HES SM5003
Site type
690m sw of the summit of wrunk law
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law is a prehistoric hillfort located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site occupies an elevated position in the Borders landscape, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in this region. The fort's defensive positioning reflects the strategic importance of upland sites during the later prehistoric period, when control of territorial vantage points provided protection and visibility across the surrounding terrain. As a monument of the Iron Age, it represents the broader pattern of fortified settlement that defines this epoch in southeastern Scotland.

Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law?

Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law is a prehistoric hillfort located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5003.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law?

Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law 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 SM5003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort, 690m SW of the summit of Wrunk Law?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longformacus House,enclosed cremation cemetery 1450m SW of (2.5 km), Dirrington,farmstead 400m N of (2.9 km), Dirrington,farmstead (3.2 km).

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