Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMiddlehill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Middlehill,fort

Scotland
HES SM1176
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middlehill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate or multivallate enclosure, typical of Iron Age hill fort construction in the region, though the precise details of its defensive arrangements remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The fort dates to the Iron Age period, when such fortified sites served as centres of settlement, defence, and territorial control across southeastern Scotland. Its location within Midlothian reflects the broader distribution of Iron Age fortifications across the Lothian region, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and social organisation during this period.

Middlehill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1176. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middlehill,fort?

Middlehill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1176.

What period does Middlehill,fort date from?

Middlehill,fort 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 Middlehill,fort?

Middlehill,fort 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 SM1176.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middlehill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cortleferry, scooped settlement 400m NW of (2 km), Hodge Cairn,fort,Shank Wood (2.5 km), Symington Hillhead,fort 350m S of,Fountainhall (4 km).

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