Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMarygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold
Iron Age · Forts 845m w and 730m nw of marygold

Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold

Scotland
HES SM375
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Forts 845m w and 730m nw of marygold
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Marygold Plantation is a complex of Iron Age forts located in Berwickshire, Scotland, comprising two separate defensive structures positioned approximately 845 metres west and 730 metres northwest of Marygold settlement. The forts represent typical Iron Age hillforts of the Scottish Borders region, a landscape rich in such fortified settlements that served both defensive and administrative functions during the later prehistoric period. These monuments are recorded in the Historic Environment Record under designation HES INSPIRE SM375. The precise architectural details and chronological refinement of these two forts would require consultation of specialised archaeological survey records, as Iron Age fortifications in this region often show variable construction methods and phasing across their occupation periods.

Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM375. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold?

Marygold Plantation is a complex of Iron Age forts located in Berwickshire, Scotland, comprising two separate defensive structures positioned approximately 845 metres west and 730 metres northwest of Marygold settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM375.

What period does Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold date from?

Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a forts 845m w and 730m nw of marygold. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold?

Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold 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 SM375.

What other scheduled monuments are near Marygold Plantation, forts 845m W and 730m NW of Marygold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bunkle Castle (0.6 km), Bonkyl and Preston parish church, church 10m S of (0.7 km), Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston (1.2 km).

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