Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt
Iron Age · Fort 1200m nw of leswalt

Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt

Scotland
HES SM2001
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 1200m nw of leswalt
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tor of Craigoch is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 1200 metres northwest of Leswalt in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway. The site comprises a defensive enclosure typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in southwestern Scotland, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Its construction and occupation reflect the settlement strategies of Iron Age communities in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation of the fort remains limited in the published record. The monument is recorded within Historic Environment Scotland's spatial database and continues to form part of the archaeological heritage of Wigtownshire.

Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2001. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt?

Tor of Craigoch is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 1200 metres northwest of Leswalt in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2001.

What period does Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt date from?

Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 1200m nw of leswalt. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt?

Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt 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 SM2001.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tor of Craigoch,fort 1200m NW of Leswalt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Lochnaw Castle, Isle of Lochnaw (2.1 km), Galdenoch Castle,Meikle (3.8 km), Meikle Larbrax,hut circle 1000m NNE of (4.3 km).

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