Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of
Iron Age · Settlement & fort

Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of

Scotland
HES SM2952
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Settlement & fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenrath is an Iron Age settlement and fortified site located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. The site lies approximately 1190 metres north-west of Glenrath itself, occupying an elevated position characteristic of defensive settlements from the Iron Age period. Its fortifications and layout reflect the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the Borders region, though detailed excavation records for the site remain limited in the broader archaeological literature. The monument represents an important element of the Iron Age settlement hierarchy in the Tweed Valley area, contributing to understanding of local prehistoric social organisation and land use.

Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2952. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of?

Glenrath is an Iron Age settlement and fortified site located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2952.

What period does Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of date from?

Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a settlement & fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of?

Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW 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 SM2952.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenrath, settlement & fort 1190m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wood Hill,fort & enclosure (1.3 km), Wood Hill,settlement 230m E of (1.4 km), Posso,tower & associated structures WNW of (1.5 km).

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