Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHillhouse, fort 250m NNW of
Iron Age · Fort

Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM4627
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hillhouse is a Iron Age fort located approximately 250 metres north-north-west of Hillhouse in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site comprises a defended settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period, representing an important example of prehistoric fortified occupation in the Scottish Borders region. The fort's physical remains reflect the defensive and settlement strategies employed by Iron Age communities in south-east Scotland, contributing to understanding of the period's social organisation and land use in the area.

Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4627. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW of?

Hillhouse is a Iron Age fort located approximately 250 metres north-north-west of Hillhouse in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4627.

What period does Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW of date from?

Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW 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 Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW of?

Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW 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 SM4627.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillhouse, fort 250m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Overhowden,henge (3.6 km), Lylestone,settlement 1200m NE of (3.8 km), Bowerhouse,fort 480m NW of (4.6 km).

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