Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWarlawbank, fort 140m NW of
Iron Age · Fort

Warlawbank, fort 140m NW of

Scotland
HES SM5428
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Warlawbank is a Iron Age fort located in Berwickshire, Scotland, situated approximately 140 metres north-west of Warlawbank itself. The fort represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive settlement in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the fortified domestic and communal practices characteristic of the period. The site's physical character and archaeological significance have been documented within the Scottish Historic Environment Records under the designation HES INSPIRE SM5428. As with many Iron Age forts in this region, it would have served as both a settlement centre and a defensive stronghold for the Iron Age communities inhabiting the Borders landscape.

Warlawbank, fort 140m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warlawbank, fort 140m NW of?

Warlawbank is a Iron Age fort located in Berwickshire, Scotland, situated approximately 140 metres north-west of Warlawbank itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5428.

What period does Warlawbank, fort 140m NW of date from?

Warlawbank, fort 140m NW 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 Warlawbank, fort 140m NW of?

Warlawbank, fort 140m NW 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 SM5428.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warlawbank, fort 140m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonkyl and Preston parish church, church 10m S of (3.3 km), Bunkle Castle (3.5 km), Auchencrow Mains,enclosure and ditches 1000m SSE of (4.2 km).

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