Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKildoon,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Kildoon,fort

Scotland
HES SM2176
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kildoon Fort is an Iron Age fort located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial hilltop enclosure defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in south-western Scotland. The fort's ramparts and associated features reflect the strategic importance of elevated positions in the landscape during the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served both defensive and administrative functions for local communities.

Kildoon,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2176. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kildoon,fort?

Kildoon Fort is an Iron Age fort located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2176.

What period does Kildoon,fort date from?

Kildoon,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 Kildoon,fort?

Kildoon,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 SM2176.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kildoon,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maybole Collegiate Church (2.5 km), Crossraguel Abbey (2.5 km), Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of (3.2 km).

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