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Inchmickery is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Lothian region, reflecting the strategic importance of elevated positions during this period. The fortifications would have served to protect a community and their resources during the later prehistoric period, demonstrating the sophisticated understanding of defensive architecture among Iron Age peoples in southeastern Scotland. The site's location and surviving archaeological features contribute to understanding settlement hierarchies and territorial organisation in Midlothian during the Iron Age.
Inchmickery,fortifications is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3332. View the official record →
Inchmickery is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3332.
Inchmickery,fortifications dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fortifications. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Inchmickery,fortifications 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 SM3332.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hunter’s Craig or Eagle Rock, rock carving, Dalmeny (3.8 km), Cramond, Roman fort & civil settlement (4 km), Cammo,standing stone (6.7 km).
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