Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRubers Law,fort & Roman signal station
Iron Age · Fort & roman signal station

Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station

Scotland
HES SM2129
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort & roman signal station
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rubers Law is an Iron Age fort and Roman signal station located in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. The site consists of a prehistoric hillfort with substantial earthwork defences, positioned on a prominent hilltop that commands extensive views across the surrounding landscape. During the Roman occupation of Britain, the strategic location was reoccupied and utilised as a signal station, enabling communication across the military network of Roman Scotland. The dual use of the site across these distinct periods reflects its enduring value as a position of territorial control and surveillance.

Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station?

Rubers Law is an Iron Age fort and Roman signal station located in Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2129.

What period does Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station date from?

Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort & roman signal station. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station?

Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station 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 SM2129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rubers Law,fort & Roman signal station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonchester Hill,earthworks (3.9 km), Bonchester Hill,fort (4.1 km), Kirkton Hill,fort (5.4 km).

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