Description

The monument comprises a fort, likely dating to the Iron Age (800 BC-AD 400). It survives as collapsed stone walls defining two enclosures: a sub-rectangular enclosure surrounding the summit of the hill, and a D-shaped annex to the west. Together they enclose an area measuring about 103m from north-northeast to south-southwest by about 66m. The monument occupies the summit of Suie Hill, at about 240m above sea level.

The main enclosure is defined by collapsed stone walls, spread up to about 10m, and enclosing an area of about 80m from north-northeast to south-southwest by about 26m. An entrance, about 3m wide, is visible at the northern end. The annex is defined by a wall surrounding a lower terrace on the western side of the main enclosure. It encloses an area of about 76m from north-northeast to south-southwest by about 20m. It is unclear whether there was an entrance between the main enclosure and the annex.

The scheduled area is irregular It includes the remains described above and an area around within which evidence relating to the monument's construction, use and abandonment is expected to survive, as shown in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance as it makes a significant contribution to our understanding or appreciation of the past as a well-preserved fort of likely Iron Age date. It has the potential to add to our understanding of Iron Age society in southwestern Scotland and the function, use and development of forts and other defended sites. The monument survives as collapsed stone walls and there is significant potential for the survival of buried archaeological deposits within and around the site. It can significantly add to our understanding of domestic settlement, society, agriculture and economy during the Iron Age. It is part of a wider cluster of later prehistoric sites in Dumfries and Galloway, in particular hill forts such as Dungarry (NRHE ID: 64526, SM1070), Dunguile Hill (NRHE ID: 64482) and Castle Hill (NRHE ID: 64476, SM1054). When studied together, these can tell us about the character, development and use of forts, and the nature of Iron Age society, economy and social hierarchy in southwestern Scotland.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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trove.scot

https://www.trove.scot/place/64525/

HER/SMR Reference

MDG4111

Source: Historic Environment Scotland