Burgh Hill Fort

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A view of the northeastern ramparts. Large Image (62kb 698x444) The northwestern side of the fort has fewer man-made defences, having the advantage of a steep slope. Looking southwest. Large Image (60kb 457x680) The northwestern slope, looking northeast. Large Image (51kb 427x597) The southeastern ditch, looking southwest along the long edge of the fort from the top of the inner rampart. Large Image (59kb 445x683) The same view, but from the bottom of the ditch. Large Image (62kb 695x438) The hillfort seen from the direction of the Large Image (42kb 667x447)

This fort, probably Iron Age, stands atop Burgh Hill near Teviothead. The area is rich with earthworks from ancient settlements. On the same hill, just a short distance away, is Burgh Hill stone circle. Ramparts protected a significant settlement, except on the northwest side where the hill falls away sharply.