Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUpper Newby,fort 320m SSE of
Iron Age · Fort

Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM3060
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Upper Newby fort is a Iron Age hillfort located in Selkirkshire, in the Scottish Borders. The site occupies a commanding position approximately 320 metres south-south-east of Upper Newby farm, from which it derives its name. Like many hillforts of the Iron Age period in southern Scotland, it represents a significant centre of settlement and defence during the pre-Roman and Roman Iron Age. The fort's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding the distribution and character of Iron Age fortified settlements across the eastern Borders region.

Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3060. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE of?

Upper Newby fort is a Iron Age hillfort located in Selkirkshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3060.

What period does Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE of date from?

Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE of?

Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE 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 SM3060.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Newby,fort 320m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Birk's Cairn,cairn,Birkscairn Hill (3.7 km), Grieston Hill,fort (4.2 km), Orchard Rig,settlements,enclosures,cairn and field system (4.8 km).

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