Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGrennan Hill, fort 250m S of
Iron Age · Fort

Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of

Scotland
HES SM6285
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Grennan Hill is a Iron Age fort located in Dumfriesshire, southern Scotland. The fort is situated approximately 250 metres south of Grennan Hill itself and represents a defensive settlement of the pre-Roman Iron Age period. The site's physical characteristics and strategic positioning reflect the settlement patterns and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in the Scottish Borders region. As a recorded archaeological monument, it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Iron Age fortified settlements in south-western Scotland during the centuries immediately preceding Roman contact.

Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6285. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of?

Grennan Hill is a Iron Age fort located in Dumfriesshire, southern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6285.

What period does Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of date from?

Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of 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 Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of?

Grennan Hill, fort 250m S 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 SM6285.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grennan Hill, fort 250m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tynron Doon,fort (1.3 km), Capenoch Loch,long cairn (2.8 km), Holmhill,enclosure 500m S of (4.8 km).

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