Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHaystoun,fort 1190m S of
Iron Age · Fort

Haystoun,fort 1190m S of

Scotland
HES SM2963
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Haystoun Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders region. The fort occupies a defensive position approximately 1190 metres south of Haystoun and comprises earthen ramparts typical of Iron Age hillfort construction in southern Scotland. The site represents the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the Tweed valley during the first millennium BC. The fort's topographical situation and structural characteristics reflect the period's emphasis on control of local territory and protection against rival groups during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Haystoun,fort 1190m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2963. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Haystoun,fort 1190m S of?

Haystoun Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2963.

What period does Haystoun,fort 1190m S of date from?

Haystoun,fort 1190m 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 Haystoun,fort 1190m S of?

Haystoun,fort 1190m 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 SM2963.

What other scheduled monuments are near Haystoun,fort 1190m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Birk's Cairn,cairn,Birkscairn Hill (4.3 km), Glenrath,settlement 1010m NE of (5.1 km), Glenrath,settlement 730m NE of (5.3 km).

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