Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarvald Mains,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Garvald Mains,fort

Scotland
HES SM6037
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garvald Mains fort is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site consists of a hillfort with enclosing ramparts characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in the region, dating to the later prehistoric period. Its physical remains demonstrate the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in southeastern Scotland. The fort occupies a strategically positioned location typical of Iron Age hillforts, which served both as residential and defensive centres during this period of Scottish prehistory.

Garvald Mains,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6037. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garvald Mains,fort?

Garvald Mains fort is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6037.

What period does Garvald Mains,fort date from?

Garvald Mains,fort 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 Garvald Mains,fort?

Garvald Mains,fort 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 SM6037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garvald Mains,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quarryford House,enclosures,souterrain and pit alignment SW of (5.5 km), Longyester,palisaded enclosures and pit alignments 600m SE of (5.8 km), Hopes,fort,Long Yester (6.4 km).

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