Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBen Effray,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Ben Effray,fort

Scotland
HES SM3133
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ben Effray Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a substantial defensive structure dating to the Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and fortification strategies employed by communities in central Scotland during this era. The fort's physical remains demonstrate the landscape choices made by Iron Age communities, positioned to command views across the surrounding terrain in a strategically significant region of Perthshire.

Ben Effray,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3133. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ben Effray,fort?

Ben Effray Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3133.

What period does Ben Effray,fort date from?

Ben Effray,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.

Who is responsible for protecting Ben Effray,fort?

Ben Effray,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 SM3133.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ben Effray,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ogle Hill,fort (1.1 km), Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (2 km), Coulshill, hut circle and enclosure 400m SE of (2.5 km).

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