Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett
Iron Age · Fort 700m ese of the yett

Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett

Scotland
HES SM4852
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 700m ese of the yett
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Little Rough Law is an Iron Age fort situated 700 metres south-east of The Yett in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. The site comprises a univallate or bivallate hillfort of typical Iron Age construction, positioned to command views of the surrounding landscape. Its defensive earthworks consist of ramparts and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in the region, dating to the later prehistoric period before the Roman occupation of southern Scotland. The fort would have served as a stronghold for a local community during the Iron Age, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of prehistoric Borders society.

Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4852. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett?

Little Rough Law is an Iron Age fort situated 700 metres south-east of The Yett in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4852.

What period does Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett date from?

Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 700m ese of the yett. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett?

Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett 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 SM4852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Rough Law,fort 700m ESE of The Yett?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blackhall Hill,cairns (5.4 km), Dere Street,Roman road,Blackhall Hill to Black Halls (5.7 km), Hindhope Hill,fort (6.3 km).

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