Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnowe Kniffling,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Knowe Kniffling,fort

Scotland
HES SM2740
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knowe Kniffling is a Iron Age fort situated in Peeblesshire in the Scottish Borders. The site consists of a univallate hillfort with a single defensive rampart enclosing the summit of a naturally prominent location, a form typical of Iron Age settlement in south-central Scotland. The fort's construction and occupation likely date to the later Iron Age period, though precise chronological determination would require archaeological investigation. Its strategic position reflects the defensive priorities and territorial organisation characteristic of Iron Age communities in the region.

Knowe Kniffling,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2740. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowe Kniffling,fort?

Knowe Kniffling is a Iron Age fort situated in Peeblesshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2740.

What period does Knowe Kniffling,fort date from?

Knowe Kniffling,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 Knowe Kniffling,fort?

Knowe Kniffling,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 SM2740.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowe Kniffling,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tripans Knowe,enclosure (5.2 km), Chester Knowes, enclosure (5.9 km), Glenkerie Burn,fort (5.9 km).

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