Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilton,fort 180m NNW of
Iron Age · Fort

Milton,fort 180m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM1085
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Milton Fort is an Iron Age hill fort situated approximately 180 metres north-north-west of Milton in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. The fort comprises a univallate or multivallate defensive earthwork typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in south-western Scotland, constructed during the later prehistoric period. The site's location on elevated terrain would have provided strategic advantage for defensive purposes and visual control of the surrounding landscape. The fort represents an important example of Iron Age fortified settlement in Dumfries and Galloway, contributing to the archaeological record of late prehistoric occupation in the region.

Milton,fort 180m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milton,fort 180m NNW of?

Milton Fort is an Iron Age hill fort situated approximately 180 metres north-north-west of Milton in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1085.

What period does Milton,fort 180m NNW of date from?

Milton,fort 180m NNW 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 Milton,fort 180m NNW of?

Milton,fort 180m NNW 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 SM1085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milton,fort 180m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rocks, 605m SSW, 555m S and 545m SSE of High Grange (0.7 km), North Milton,fort 235m NNE of (1.1 km), High Fort,fort,North Milton (1.1 km).

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