Scheduled MonumentsScotlandJanet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic
Iron Age · Fort 550m e of peebles hydropathic

Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic

Scotland
HES SM3029
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 550m e of peebles hydropathic
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Janet's Brae is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 550 metres east of Peebles Hydropathic in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site comprises a fortified enclosure characteristic of the Iron Age period in southern Scotland, defended by one or more ramparts. Its positioning within the Tweed valley reflects the strategic importance of controlling this river corridor during the Iron Age. The fort represents evidence of settlement and territorial control during the pre-Roman Iron Age in the Scottish Borders region.

Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic?

Janet's Brae is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 550 metres east of Peebles Hydropathic in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3029.

What period does Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic date from?

Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 550m e of peebles hydropathic. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic?

Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic 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 SM3029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Janet's Brae, fort 550m E of Peebles Hydropathic?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grieston Hill,fort (6.6 km), Chester Hill,fort (7.1 km), Young Bush Wood,enclosure NW of (7.2 km).

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