Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill
Iron Age · Fort 745m nne of hoghill

Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill

Scotland
HES SM4401
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 745m nne of hoghill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch Hill is a Iron Age fort situated 745 metres north-north-east of Hoghill in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site represents a hilltop fortification typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in south-western Scotland, a region with substantial archaeological evidence of defended settlements from this period. Its defensive character, indicated by its elevated position and fortified construction, reflects the strategic importance of controlling landscapes during the Iron Age. The fort remains an important monument for understanding Iron Age settlement, territorial organisation, and defensive architecture in the Scottish borders region.

Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4401. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill?

Loch Hill is a Iron Age fort situated 745 metres north-north-east of Hoghill in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4401.

What period does Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill date from?

Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 745m nne of hoghill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill?

Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill 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 SM4401.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Hill, fort 745m NNE of Hoghill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milnholm Cottage,farmstead 800m SSW of (4.5 km), Langholm Castle (5.2 km), Becks,settlement 800m N of (5.9 km).

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