Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKemp Law,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Kemp Law,fort

Scotland
HES SM304
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kemp Law is a Iron Age fort located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an enclosure defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southwest Scotland. The fort dates to the Iron Age period, representing a significant example of fortified settlement in the region during the prehistoric era. Such hillforts served defensive and administrative functions within Iron Age societies and provide archaeological evidence for settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation in early Scotland.

Kemp Law,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM304. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kemp Law,fort?

Kemp Law is a Iron Age fort located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM304.

What period does Kemp Law,fort date from?

Kemp 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 Kemp Law,fort?

Kemp 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 SM304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kemp Law,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wardlaw Hill,earthwork W of Harpercroft (1 km), Dundonald Castle (1.2 km), Wardlaw Hill,earthwork SSW of Harpercroft (1.2 km).

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