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Iron Age · Fort

Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM6106
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Snawdon Fort is an Iron Age fort located in East Lothian, Scotland, standing approximately 600 metres west-south-west of the settlement from which it takes its name. The site occupies ground underlain by Gala Group wacke bedrock, formed during the Telychian period. This ancient Scottish sandstone, with its characteristic hardness and resistance to weathering, would have provided a stable foundation for the fort's defensive structures and aided preservation of its earthwork remains.

The fort represents the defended settlements typical of Iron Age communities in south-eastern Scotland, a period when hillforts and similar fortified enclosures served as centres of population, storage, and territorial control. Snawdon's placement within the East Lothian landscape reflects strategic choices made by its Iron Age inhabitants regarding access to resources and lines of sight across the surrounding terrain.

The site is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM6106, recognising its significance as a scheduled monument. This designation ensures the preservation of the archaeological remains for future study and understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive practices in the region.

Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6106. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of?

Snawdon Fort is an Iron Age fort located in East Lothian, Scotland, standing approximately 600 metres west-south-west of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6106.

What period does Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of date from?

Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of?

Snawdon,fort 600m WSW 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 SM6106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hopes,fort,Long Yester (4.1 km), Knockhill Wood,enclosure 500m W of (4.8 km), Blinkbonny Wood,enclosures 200m N of (5 km).

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Battlefields
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Roman Britain
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Hopes,fort,Long Yester
Iron Age · Fort,long yester4.1 km
Knockhill Wood,enclosure 500m W of
Post-Medieval · Enclosure4.8 km
Blinkbonny Wood,enclosures 200m N of
Post-Medieval · Enclosures5 km
Kingside Rig,enclosure
Post-Medieval · Enclosure5.3 km
Whitestone Cairn,cairn,Harestone Hill
Cairn,harestone hill5.3 km
Hare Law,fort,Yester
Iron Age · Fort,yester5.4 km
The Castles,fort
Iron Age · Fort5.6 km
Blue House, cairns 720m ESE of
Cairns6.5 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of

Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of stands on Gala Group, bedrock that formed in the Telychian. The rock here is wacke.

The wider landscape

Around Snawdon,fort 600m WSW of

Battle of Dunbar IBattle · ~8 milesBattle of Dunbar (1296)Battle (1296) · ~9.3 milesBattle of Dunbar IiBattle (1650) · ~9.6 milesBattle of PrestonpansBattle (1745) · ~11.6 miles
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