Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Milton,fort 235m NNE of
Iron Age · Fort

North Milton,fort 235m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM1090
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Milton is a Iron Age fort located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 235 metres north-north-east of North Milton settlement. The fort represents a typical example of the defended settlements constructed during the Iron Age period in south-west Scotland, when such enclosures served as focal points for territorial control and community organisation. The site is defined by its defensive earthworks, consisting of ramparts and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortified sites in the region. Though no detailed excavation records are widely published for this specific location, it remains an important element in understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in Kirkcudbrightshire.

North Milton,fort 235m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Milton,fort 235m NNE of?

North Milton is a Iron Age fort located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 235 metres north-north-east of North Milton settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1090.

What period does North Milton,fort 235m NNE of date from?

North Milton,fort 235m NNE 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 North Milton,fort 235m NNE of?

North Milton,fort 235m NNE 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 SM1090.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Milton,fort 235m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Fort,fort,North Milton (0.5 km), Milton,fort 180m NNW of (1.1 km), Doon Hill, fort, Balig (1.4 km).

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