Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of
Iron Age · Fort

Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM12401
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Littlehaugh Shiel is a Iron Age fort located in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately four hundred metres west-southwest of Littlehaugh. The site represents defensive settlement activity during the Iron Age period, characteristic of the fortified settlements that emerged across southern Scotland during this era. The fort's physical remains reflect the construction methods and spatial organisation typical of Iron Age hillforts and defended enclosures in the region, though specific details of its architectural features and chronological dating within the Iron Age period remain subjects of archaeological documentation.

Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12401. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of?

Littlehaugh Shiel is a Iron Age fort located in Berwickshire, Scotland, approximately four hundred metres west-southwest of Littlehaugh. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12401.

What period does Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of date from?

Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of 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 Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of?

Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of 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 SM12401.

What other scheduled monuments are near Littlehaugh Shiel, fort 400m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The King's Stone NW of Crookham Westfield Farm (5.5 km), Cottage Hospital, settlement 250m SW of (6.1 km), Etal Castle tower house (6.9 km).

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