Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSuie Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Suie Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM1096
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Suie Hill fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. The site comprises a defended settlement dating to the Iron Age period, representing the defensive architectural traditions of prehistoric Scottish communities. The fort's physical remains reflect the characteristic hillfort construction of the era, utilising the natural topography of the landscape for strategic defensive advantage. Such fortifications served as centres of settlement and territorial control for Iron Age populations in the region.

Suie Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1096. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Suie Hill,fort?

Suie Hill fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1096.

What period does Suie Hill,fort date from?

Suie 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 Suie Hill,fort?

Suie 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 SM1096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Suie Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Kirkcarswell,fort (1.7 km), West Kirkcarswell,fort (2.1 km), West Kirkcarswell,motte (2.4 km).

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