Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Duchrae,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Little Duchrae,fort

Scotland
HES SM1077
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Duchrae Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-west Scotland. The fort comprises a univallate or bivallate defensive enclosure typical of Iron Age hillforts in the region, constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its earthwork defences and enclosed area reflect the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in south-west Scotland, where such fortified sites served as focal points for territorial control and habitation. The site remains an important archaeological monument documenting the prehistoric occupation and defensive strategies of the area during the Iron Age period.

Little Duchrae,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Duchrae,fort?

Little Duchrae Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1077.

What period does Little Duchrae,fort date from?

Little Duchrae,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 Little Duchrae,fort?

Little Duchrae,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 SM1077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Duchrae,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boreland Mote,motte,Boreland Glen (3.4 km), Kirkland Mote,motte (3.4 km), Craig Hill,fort,Laurieston (4.5 km).

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