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Braes is an Iron Age fort situated 130 metres west-north-west of Braes in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The fort occupies a naturally defensible position, built upon bedrock composed of dolerite and tholeiitic basalt from a Carboniferous to Permian igneous intrusion. This hard volcanic geology would have provided a stable, elevated foundation for the fort's construction and contributed to its defensive strength.
The fort represents a significant settlement from the Iron Age period, when such fortified enclosures served as centres of authority, refuge and economic activity across Scotland. The choice of location on igneous bedrock reflects the strategic importance placed on geological advantage in the selection of defensive sites during this era.
The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM456, recognising its archaeological importance and requiring careful management of any activities that might affect its survival.
Braes,fort 130m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM456. View the official record →
Braes is an Iron Age fort situated 130 metres west-north-west of Braes in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM456.
Braes,fort 130m WNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Braes,fort 130m WNW of 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 SM456.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Castlecary - M9 Motorway (5.8 km), Antonine Wall, Dalnair to Seabegs Wood, including fortlet and camp (5.9 km), Antonine Wall, 80m SW of Woodhouse Eaves to Underwood Cottage (6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Braes,fort 130m WNW of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Braes,fort 130m WNW of stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Carboniferous To Permian, bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is dolerite and tholeiitic basalt.