Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKerr's Knowe, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Kerr's Knowe, fort

Scotland
HES SM3059
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kerr's Knowe is a Iron Age fort situated in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders region. The fort occupies a commanding hilltop location typical of defensive settlements from the Iron Age period. It is defined by its distinctive defensive earthworks, comprising ramparts and ditches that once enclosed and protected the settlement within. Like many Iron Age forts of this region, Kerr's Knowe represents an important element of the settlement hierarchy and land use patterns of pre-Roman Scotland, reflecting the organised territorial control and defensive strategies of Iron Age communities in the Borders landscape.

Kerr's Knowe, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3059. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kerr's Knowe, fort?

Kerr's Knowe is a Iron Age fort situated in Peeblesshire, in the Scottish Borders region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3059.

What period does Kerr's Knowe, fort date from?

Kerr's Knowe, 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 Kerr's Knowe, fort?

Kerr's Knowe, 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 SM3059.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kerr's Knowe, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Posso,tower & associated structures WNW of (5.6 km), Langhaugh,cairn 820m N of (6.9 km), Glenrathope,settlement 1300m WNW to 350m E of Glenrathope (7.1 km).

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