Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBuckiemill,fort 450m SSE of
Iron Age · Fort

Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM5591
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Buckiemill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 450 metres south-southeast of Buckiemill in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate or bivallate hill fort, typical of Iron Age defensive architecture in eastern Scotland, though precise details of its rampart configuration require archaeological verification. Such forts served as enclosed settlements and centres of power during the Iron Age period, likely housing communities engaged in agriculture and local governance. The monument remains a significant example of Iron Age settlement patterns in Angus, contributing to understanding of the region's prehistoric occupation and social organisation.

Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5591. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of?

Buckiemill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 450 metres south-southeast of Buckiemill in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5591.

What period does Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of date from?

Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of 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 Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of?

Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE 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 SM5591.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buckiemill,fort 450m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newbarns, unenclosed settlement 150m NNW of Waterside Cottage (3.8 km), Newbarns, unenclosed settlements 190m SSE of and 245m ESE of (3.9 km), Newbarns, enclosure and ring ditch 345m SSW of (4.1 km).

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