Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLongcroft,fort 500m NE of
Iron Age · Fort

Longcroft,fort 500m NE of

Scotland
HES SM372
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Longcroft is a Iron Age hillfort located approximately 500 metres north-east of Longcroft in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The fort is defined by its defensive earthwork characteristics typical of Iron Age settlement sites in the region, comprising ramparts and ditches that would have enclosed a fortified settlement. Dating to the Iron Age period, this monument represents a significant example of prehistoric defended settlement in the Borders landscape, reflecting patterns of hillfort construction and occupation across southern Scotland during the later prehistoric period.

Longcroft,fort 500m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM372. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Longcroft,fort 500m NE of?

Longcroft is a Iron Age hillfort located approximately 500 metres north-east of Longcroft in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM372.

What period does Longcroft,fort 500m NE of date from?

Longcroft,fort 500m NE 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 Longcroft,fort 500m NE of?

Longcroft,fort 500m NE 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 SM372.

What other scheduled monuments are near Longcroft,fort 500m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort and settlement, Blackchester (4.6 km), Bowerhouse,fort 480m NW of (5.4 km), Hare Faulds, fort 2000m NNW of Dod Mill (6 km).

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