Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPreston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston
Iron Age · Fort 2000m n of preston

Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston

Scotland
HES SM376
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 2000m n of preston
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Preston Cleugh is a Iron Age fort situated approximately two kilometres north of Preston in Berwickshire, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate or multivallate hillfort with defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Borders region, though specific details of its structural morphology require archaeological verification. The fort's strategic location reflects the settlement preferences of Iron Age communities in southeast Scotland, where such elevated positions provided both defensive advantages and territorial visibility across the surrounding landscape.

Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston?

Preston Cleugh is a Iron Age fort situated approximately two kilometres north of Preston in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM376.

What period does Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston date from?

Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 2000m n of preston. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston?

Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston 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 SM376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Preston Cleugh, fort 2000m N of Preston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonkyl and Preston parish church, church 10m S of (1.3 km), Preston Market Cross, 35m ESE of 1 Preston Cottages (2.1 km), Preston Church, church and burial ground (2.5 km).

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