Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNew Greenhill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

New Greenhill,fort

Scotland
HES SM2272
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

New Greenhill Fort is an Iron Age hillfort located in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. The site comprises a substantial earthwork defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southern Scotland, with pronounced ramparts and ditches forming its principal defensive features. The fort dates to the Iron Age period, representing a significant example of contemporary fortified settlement in the region during the pre-Roman era. Such hillforts served defensive, administrative, and possibly ceremonial functions within Iron Age societies, though the specific chronology and duration of occupation at New Greenhill remain subjects for archaeological investigation.

New Greenhill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is New Greenhill,fort?

New Greenhill Fort is an Iron Age hillfort located in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2272.

What period does New Greenhill,fort date from?

New Greenhill,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 New Greenhill,fort?

New Greenhill,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 SM2272.

What other scheduled monuments are near New Greenhill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Synton,fort (2.1 km), Clerklands,fort (2.2 km), Campknowe Plantation,fort & enclosure (4.1 km).

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