Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSkid Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Skid Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM6030
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Skid Hill fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site comprises a hillfort with defensive earthwork features characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in southeast Scotland, dating to the period broadly between the 8th and 1st centuries BC. Like other contemporary forts in the region, it would have served as a defended settlement and focus for local communities during the later prehistoric period. The fort's physical remains reflect the defensive priorities of Iron Age populations in the Scottish Lowlands during a period of significant social and economic development.

Skid Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Skid Hill,fort?

Skid Hill fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6030.

What period does Skid Hill,fort date from?

Skid Hill,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 Skid Hill,fort?

Skid Hill,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 SM6030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Skid Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Begbie Wood,fort (5.7 km), Bolton,fort 310m NNW of (6 km), Kirklands,enclosure 250m E of (6.8 km).

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