Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of
Iron Age · Fort and castle

Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of

Scotland
HES SM1749
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and castle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age hill fort construction, with later medieval or early modern castle structures added to the location, reflecting continued use and refortification across multiple historical periods. The proximity of later defensive architecture to the Iron Age fort indicates the strategic importance of this elevated position in the landscape. The site is recorded in the Scheduled Monument register under HES INSPIRE reference SM1749, recognising its archaeological and historical significance.

Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1749. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of?

Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1749.

What period does Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of date from?

Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort and castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of?

Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E 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 SM1749.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigmaddie House, fort and castle 140m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages to 270m S of Buchley (4.9 km), Antonine Wall, River Kelvin to 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages (5 km), Bearsden Station,Roman bath-house 400m NE of (5.3 km).

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