Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church
Iron Age · Fort 1200m wsw of kirkpatrick-juxta church

Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church

Scotland
HES SM2197
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 1200m wsw of kirkpatrick-juxta church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knock Hill is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 1200 metres west-southwest of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The fort represents a defensive settlement of the Iron Age period and forms part of the archaeological record of fortified occupation in the region during the later prehistoric era. Its designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its recognition as a significant monument of this period within southwest Scotland. The site's location and form are consistent with other Iron Age forts in the Dumfriesshire landscape, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed during the Iron Age.

Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church?

Knock Hill is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 1200 metres west-southwest of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2197.

What period does Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church date from?

Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 1200m wsw of kirkpatrick-juxta church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church?

Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church 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 SM2197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock Hill,fort 1200m WSW of Kirkpatrick-Juxta Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boreland Tower (4.7 km), Raehills, scooped settlement 650m NE of (5.6 km), Rectilinear enclosure, 1070m SSW of Barntimpen (5.8 km).

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