Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHollowshean Camp,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Hollowshean Camp,fort

Scotland
HES SM2194
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hollowshean Camp is an Iron Age fort located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site consists of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southwestern Scotland, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the later prehistoric period. The fort's physical remains include ramparts and ditches that define its fortified enclosure, typical of the military and domestic architecture employed by Iron Age communities in this region. Such forts served as centres of power and protection for local populations during a period of significant social organisation in pre-Roman Britain.

Hollowshean Camp,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hollowshean Camp,fort?

Hollowshean Camp is an Iron Age fort located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2194.

What period does Hollowshean Camp,fort date from?

Hollowshean Camp,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 Hollowshean Camp,fort?

Hollowshean Camp,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 SM2194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hollowshean Camp,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drummochreen,house (5 km), Dalquharran Castle (Old Castle) (5.1 km), Craighead Hill,dun 380m WNW of (5.1 km).

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