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Castle Law is an Iron Age fort situated on a distinctive rocky outcrop in Perthshire, Scotland. The site occupies a naturally elevated position, with its defences built upon Devonian mafic lava and tuff that forms the underlying bedrock. This volcanic geology provides a naturally formidable base, rising prominently above the surrounding landscape and offering commanding views across the surrounding terrain. The fort exemplifies the strategic siting characteristic of Iron Age settlement in Scotland, where prominent defensive positions were valued for control of local territory.
The fort's ramparts follow the contours of the rocky hill, exploiting the natural defensive properties of the steep volcanic slopes. Such hillforts were typically occupied during the Iron Age, serving as focal points for local communities and providing refuge during periods of conflict. The geological character of the site—the resistant volcanic rocks—would have presented considerable obstacles to any potential attackers whilst providing stable ground for the construction of substantial timber-laced or stone-built defences.
Castle Law is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's protection schedule, reference SM661, recognising its archaeological and historical significance. The site survives as a visible landscape feature in Perthshire, contributing to our understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and fortification practices in the region during the later prehistoric period.
Castle Law,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM661. View the official record →
Castle Law is an Iron Age fort situated on a distinctive rocky outcrop in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM661.
Castle Law,fort 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.
Castle Law,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 SM661.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Dron Cottages, cup-marked stone 800m SSW of (1.9 km), Ardagie,homestead moat (2 km), Cairn Geddes, cairn (3.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Castle Law,fort's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Castle Law,fort stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Silurian To Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Devonian. The rock here is mafic lava and mafic tuff.