Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag
1250m wnw of coag

Cnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag

Scotland
HES SM13774
Site type
1250m wnw of coag
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc an Duin is a hilltop fort situated approximately 1250 metres west-north-west of Coag in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site consists of defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, comprising an enclosed or fortified settlement constructed on elevated terrain. Such forts served as both defensive strongholds and centres of local authority during the Iron Age period. The monument's location on high ground afforded strategic advantage for surveillance and protection of surrounding lands, characteristics consistent with other contemporary fortified settlements across northern Scotland.

Cnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13774. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag?

Cnoc an Duin is a hilltop fort situated approximately 1250 metres west-north-west of Coag in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13774.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag?

Cnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag 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 SM13774.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc an Duin fort, 1250m WNW of Coag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinrive West and Kinrive East, long cairns 150m NNW and 175m N of Mid Kinrive (1.5 km), King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive (1.7 km), Scotsburn House,fort 580m W of (1.9 km).

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