Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMaggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly
Iron Age · Fort 150m ne of courancehilly

Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly

Scotland
HES SM3488
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 150m ne of courancehilly
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maggiemauts Knowe is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 150 metres north-east of Courancehilly in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a hilltop fortification characteristic of the Iron Age period, representing the defensive settlement strategy of the prehistoric inhabitants of south-west Scotland. The site is recorded within the national heritage record under the reference HES INSPIRE SM3488, ensuring its protection and documentation for future archaeological research and study.

Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3488. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly?

Maggiemauts Knowe is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 150 metres north-east of Courancehilly in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3488.

What period does Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly date from?

Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 150m ne of courancehilly. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly?

Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly 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 SM3488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maggiemauts Knowe,fort 150m NE of Courancehilly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Knock,settlement 300m WSW of Burrancehill Cottages (0.6 km), Wallace's House,fort 1100m NW of Burrance Bridge (1.2 km), Cars Wood,fort (3.9 km).

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