Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHamilton House, fort 275m SSW of
Iron Age · Fort

Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM12362
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hamilton House Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 275 metres south-southwest of Hamilton House in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement typical of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Borders, constructed as a hillfort or enclosed settlement to serve the local community. The fort's physical remains survive as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and fortification practices in this region of southeastern Scotland.

Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW of?

Hamilton House Fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 275 metres south-southwest of Hamilton House in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12362.

What period does Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW of date from?

Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW 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 Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW of?

Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW 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 SM12362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hamilton House, fort 275m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed settlement, 620m south east of Cornhill Castle (5 km), Cornhill Castle (5 km), The King's Stone NW of Crookham Westfield Farm (6.4 km).

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