Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill
Iron Age · Fort 2000m nnw of dod mill

Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill

Scotland
HES SM370
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 2000m nnw of dod mill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hare Faulds is an Iron Age fort situated approximately two kilometres north-northwest of Dod Mill in Berwickshire, Scotland. The fort occupies a defensible hilltop position characteristic of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the strategic importance of elevated sites during this prehistoric period. The site's earthwork remains consist of defensive ramparts and ditches typical of Iron Age hill forts, which served as focal points for settlement, storage, and territorial control. As part of the wider archaeological landscape of Berwickshire, Hare Faulds contributes to understanding of Iron Age social organisation and settlement patterns in southeast Scotland.

Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM370. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill?

Hare Faulds is an Iron Age fort situated approximately two kilometres north-northwest of Dod Mill in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM370.

What period does Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill date from?

Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 2000m nnw of dod mill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill?

Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill 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 SM370.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blythe, fort 300m SW of (1 km), Blythe, settlement 1150m SSW of (1.7 km), Thirlestane Hill,fort (1.7 km).

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