Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Na Buaile fort, 780m NNW of Comrie
780m nnw of comrie

Carn Na Buaile fort, 780m NNW of Comrie

Scotland
HES SM11056
Site type
780m nnw of comrie
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Na Buaile is a prehistoric fort situated approximately 780 metres north-north-west of Comrie in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial circular or sub-circular earthwork with defensive characteristics typical of Iron Age hillforts, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. Its elevated position and structural form suggest it served as a settlement and potential defensive refuge during the later prehistoric period. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM11056, indicating its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance.

Carn Na Buaile fort, 780m NNW of Comrie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11056. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Na Buaile fort, 780m NNW of Comrie?

Carn Na Buaile is a prehistoric fort situated approximately 780 metres north-north-west of Comrie in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11056.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Na Buaile fort, 780m NNW of Comrie?

Carn Na Buaile fort, 780m NNW of Comrie 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 SM11056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Na Buaile fort, 780m NNW of Comrie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achilty, henge 180m NE of The Croft (3 km), Preas Mairi,chambered cairn (5 km), Little Garve Bridge, 80m E of Tigh Na Drochit (6.4 km).

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