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Iron Age · Fort

Loquhariot,fort 500m SW of

Scotland
HES SM6260
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loquhariot Fort is an Iron Age fort located approximately 500 metres south-west of Loquhariot in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate or bivallate fort typical of the Iron Age period in southeast Scotland, defended by stone or earthen ramparts. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation during the Iron Age, though the precise dating and duration of settlement remain subjects of ongoing study. The fort represents the defensive settlement patterns characteristic of Iron Age communities in the Lothian region during the first millennium before Christ.

Loquhariot,fort 500m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loquhariot,fort 500m SW of?

Loquhariot Fort is an Iron Age fort located approximately 500 metres south-west of Loquhariot in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6260.

What period does Loquhariot,fort 500m SW of date from?

Loquhariot,fort 500m SW 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 Loquhariot,fort 500m SW of?

Loquhariot,fort 500m SW 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 SM6260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loquhariot,fort 500m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crichton Castle (1.6 km), Play Hill, settlement (2.3 km), Newbyres Castle (2.5 km).

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