Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSnaip Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Snaip Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM2648
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Snaip Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, representing a significant defensive settlement from the pre-Roman Iron Age period. The fort is characterised by its hillfort construction, utilising natural topography to create a defensive position typical of Iron Age communities in central Scotland. The site's archaeological designation and recording within the Canmore database reflect its importance to understanding settlement patterns and territorial organisation during the Iron Age in the region. As with many Scottish hillforts of this period, Snaip Hill Fort would have served as a focal point for a local community, providing both defensive capability and a centre for social and economic activity.

Snaip Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2648. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Snaip Hill,fort?

Snaip Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, representing a significant defensive settlement from the pre-Roman Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2648.

What period does Snaip Hill,fort date from?

Snaip 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 Snaip Hill,fort?

Snaip 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 SM2648.

What other scheduled monuments are near Snaip Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nisbet,fort 740m S of (1.2 km), Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of (3.9 km), Lamington Tower (4.5 km).

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