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Caisteal an Deirg is a ring fort situated in Glen Lyon, Perthshire, representing a form of defended settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in Scotland. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular enclosure defined by a substantial stone wall, a construction type typical of Iron Age fortifications in the Highlands. Such ring forts served as high-status settlements and provided defensive capability during a period of significant social stratification and inter-community competition. The site's location in Glen Lyon reflects the strategic and resource-rich nature of this major river valley in Perthshire, where several contemporary fortifications are recorded.
Caisteal an Deirg,ring fort,Glen Lyon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2374. View the official record →
Caisteal an Deirg is a ring fort situated in Glen Lyon, Perthshire, representing a form of defended settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2374.
Caisteal an Deirg,ring fort,Glen Lyon dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a ring fort,glen lyon. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Caisteal an Deirg,ring fort,Glen Lyon 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 SM2374.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caisteil an Duibhe,ring fort,Glen Lyon (0.4 km), Caisteal Cona Bhacain,ring fort,Glen Lyon (0.7 km), Caisteal Mhic Neill,ring fort,Glen Lyon (1.5 km).
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