Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilspindie Golf Course,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Kilspindie Golf Course,fort

Scotland
HES SM5759
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilspindie Golf Course fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a fort dating to the Iron Age period, situated within the grounds of Kilspindie Golf Course. The fort's earthwork defences reflect the characteristic defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in eastern Scotland, demonstrating the settlement patterns and territorial control practices of this era. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under reference HES INSPIRE SM5759.

Kilspindie Golf Course,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5759. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilspindie Golf Course,fort?

Kilspindie Golf Course fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5759.

What period does Kilspindie Golf Course,fort date from?

Kilspindie Golf Course,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 Kilspindie Golf Course,fort?

Kilspindie Golf Course,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 SM5759.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilspindie Golf Course,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Seton Mains, fort (5.5 km), Southfield,ring ditch 350m SW of (5.9 km), Seton Collegiate Church (6.1 km).

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