Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of
Iron Age · Fort,palisaded enclosure and field system

Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM4573
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort,palisaded enclosure and field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Gogar Mains is a palisaded enclosure and field system located approximately 850 metres south-south-east of a Iron Age fort in Midlothian, Scotland. The monument comprises evidence of prehistoric settlement activity, with the palisaded enclosure representing domestic or defensive structures characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Lothian region. Associated field systems indicate the exploitation of surrounding land for agriculture, demonstrating the integrated landscape management practised during the Iron Age period. The site forms part of the broader archaeological record of Iron Age settlement in the Scottish lowlands, contributing to understanding of prehistoric territorial organisation and subsistence strategies in this area.

Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4573. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of?

Gogar Mains is a palisaded enclosure and field system located approximately 850 metres south-south-east of a Iron Age fort in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4573.

What period does Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of date from?

Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort,palisaded enclosure and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of?

Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE 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 SM4573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gogar Mains,fort,palisaded enclosure and field system 850m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Union Canal, Fountainbridge to River Almond (2.4 km), Baberton Mains,enclosure 400m W of (3.6 km), Dalmahoy,cross slab,St Mary's Church (4 km).

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