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Spittal fort is an Iron Age fort located approximately 800 metres south of Spittal in East Lothian, Scotland. The site is defined by its defensive earthworks, which comprise the characteristic ramparts and ditches typical of Iron Age hill fort construction in eastern Scotland. The fort dates to the Iron Age period, representing a significant example of defended settlement from this era in the Lothian region. Such fortifications served as centres of power and control for local communities during the Iron Age, though the specific dating and duration of occupation at this particular site would require reference to archaeological survey records held by Historic Environment Scotland.
Spittal,fort 800m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4082. View the official record →
Spittal fort is an Iron Age fort located approximately 800 metres south of Spittal in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4082.
Spittal,fort 800m S of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Spittal,fort 800m S 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 SM4082.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saltoun Home Farm,enclosure and pit alignments 200m NW of (7.3 km), East Mains,enclosure 500m WNW of (7.4 km), Wester Pencaitland,fort and enclosure (8.4 km).
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