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Wester Craiglockhart Hill is a hillfort situated in Midlothian, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The fort occupies a prominent position on elevated ground and exhibits the characteristic defensive characteristics of Iron Age fortifications of the region, including defensive earthworks. As a designated monument, the site represents an important example of prehistoric settlement patterns in the Lothians, where such hillforts served significant roles in the territorial organisation and defence of Iron Age communities. The monument's location and form reflect the strategic importance of elevated positions in this landscape during the later prehistoric period.
Wester Craiglockhart Hill, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3193. View the official record →
Wester Craiglockhart Hill is a hillfort situated in Midlothian, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3193.
Wester Craiglockhart 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.
Wester Craiglockhart 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 SM3193.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlelaw, fort and souterrain 205m NNW of (6.2 km), Rullion Green,stone circle (8 km), Lawhead Hill,fort 630m NNW of Lawhead (8 km).
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