Chesters Hill Fort, Iron Age archaeological site near Athelstaneford, Scotland.
The hill fort features multiple defensive ramparts and ditches surrounding an inner settlement area containing the foundations of twenty round structures.
The fort dates from the first millennium BC and remained active during the Roman occupation of Britain in the early centuries AD.
Archaeological excavations at Chesters Hill Fort reveal settlement patterns and daily activities of Iron Age communities in East Lothian through recovered artifacts.
The archaeological site maintains open access throughout the year and stands one mile south of Drem, allowing visitors to examine ancient fortification methods.
This scheduled monument represents one of the most complete examples of Iron Age defensive architecture documented in Scottish archaeological records.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Athelstaneford
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/chesters-hill-fort/
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/chesters-hill-fort
GPS coordinates: 55.99476,-2.79097
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:29
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