Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of
Iron Age · Fort and settlement

Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM10545
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stidriggs is a Iron Age fort and settlement located approximately 400 metres to the east-southeast of Stidriggs in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement in southern Scotland, with archaeological evidence suggesting occupation during the later prehistoric period. The fort's physical remains reflect the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the Scottish Borders landscape.

Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10545. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of?

Stidriggs is a Iron Age fort and settlement located approximately 400 metres to the east-southeast of Stidriggs in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10545.

What period does Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of date from?

Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort and settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of?

Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE 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 SM10545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stidriggs, fort and settlement 400m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rectilinear enclosure, 1070m SSW of Barntimpen (4.5 km), Raehills, scooped settlement 650m NE of (4.6 km), Tanner's Linn, earthwork (6.9 km).

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