Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE of
Iron Age · Fort

Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM1089
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nethertown Cottages fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland, situated approximately 450 metres south-east of Nethertown Cottages. The fort represents a significant example of prehistoric defensive architecture from the Iron Age period in the south-west of Scotland. The site's physical characteristics and defensive positioning reflect the settlement patterns and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation of the structure remains limited in the scholarly record.

Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE of?

Nethertown Cottages fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland, situated approximately 450 metres south-east of Nethertown Cottages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1089.

What period does Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE of date from?

Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE 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 Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE of?

Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE 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 SM1089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nethertown Cottages, fort 450m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Orchardton Tower (1.5 km), Mote of Mark,fort,Rockcliffe (1.9 km), Castlehill Point,fort,West Barcloy (3.1 km).

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