Milkieston Rings
.jpg) The ramparts, looking south-west | |
  Shown within Scottish Borders | |
| Location | Near Eddleston, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 55°42′4″N 3°11′53″W / 55.70111°N 3.19806°W |
| OS grid reference | NT 248 459 |
| Type | Hillfort |
| History | |
| Periods | Iron Age |
| Reference no. | SM2416 |
Milkieston Rings is a prehistoric site, a hillfort near the village of Eddleston and about 3 miles (5 km) north of Peebles, in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is a Scheduled Monument.[1]
Description
The fort is on Milkieston Hill, a broad spur projecting north-west from Cavarra Hill. There has been quarrying and stone-robbing of the site, such that interpretation is difficult; two or three phases of construction have been suggested.[2]
There are two inner ramparts, which are now low stony banks; the innermost encloses a space about 49 metres (161 ft) north-north-west to south-south-east by 37 metres (121 ft), an area of 0.13 hectares (0.32 acres). About a quarter of the interior of the fort has been severely damaged by quarrying; there are traces of two probable house-platforms in the remaining part. There are three or four outer ramparts, built subsequently.[2]
References
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Milkieston Rings, fort (SM2416)". Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "Milkieston Rings (51433)". Canmore. Retrieved 1 August 2020.