Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHeugh Law, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Heugh Law, fort

Scotland
HES SM10743
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heugh Law is a fort of Iron Age date situated in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. The monument comprises a hillfort with defensive earthworks characteristic of the Iron Age period, commanding a prominent position within the local landscape. Such fortified settlements served as centres of settlement and territorial control during the Iron Age, reflecting patterns of social organisation and defensive strategies prevalent in prehistoric Scotland. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the settlement patterns and material culture of Iron Age communities in this region.

Heugh Law, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heugh Law, fort?

Heugh Law is a fort of Iron Age date situated in Roxburghshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10743.

What period does Heugh Law, fort date from?

Heugh Law, fort 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 Heugh Law, fort?

Heugh Law, fort 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 SM10743.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heugh Law, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plenderleith, scooped settlement 300m SSW of (0.7 km), Loddan, palisaded settlement 350m NW of summit (0.9 km), Loddan, fort (1.3 km).

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