Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMuncraig Heugh,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Muncraig Heugh,fort

Scotland
HES SM1087
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Muncraig Heugh is a Iron Age fort located in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. The site comprises a hillfort with defensive earthworks typical of the Iron Age period, utilising the natural topography of its location to create a fortified settlement. The fort represents the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in south-western Scotland, during a period spanning roughly the first millennium before the Common Era. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the territorial organisation and material culture of Iron Age societies in the region.

Muncraig Heugh,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Muncraig Heugh,fort?

Muncraig Heugh is a Iron Age fort located in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1087.

What period does Muncraig Heugh,fort date from?

Muncraig Heugh,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 Muncraig Heugh,fort?

Muncraig Heugh,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 SM1087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Muncraig Heugh,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barn Heugh,fort,Kirkandrews (1.3 km), Borness Batteries,fort (2.3 km), Castle Haven,dun,Castle Haven Bay (2.3 km).

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