Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMullach,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Mullach,fort

Scotland
HES SM657
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mullach Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Dumfriesshire, south-western Scotland. The site comprises a hilltop enclosure defended by substantial ramparts and ditches, representing a characteristic form of Iron Age settlement in the southern Scottish borders region. The fort would have served as a defended residence and focal point for a local community during the later prehistoric period, reflecting the social and defensive strategies of Iron Age societies in this area.

Mullach,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM657. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mullach,fort?

Mullach Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Dumfriesshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM657.

What period does Mullach,fort date from?

Mullach,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 Mullach,fort?

Mullach,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 SM657.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mullach,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bankfoot,Roman camps & forts,Dalswinton (2.9 km), Dalswinton Old House (3.3 km), Kilroy,enclosures E and NE of (3.5 km).

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