Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of
Iron Age · Fort

Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM7731
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigmill Cottage fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 230 metres south-south-east of Craigmill Cottage in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive structure typical of the Iron Age period in the region, when such forts served as settlements and places of refuge for local populations. The fort's physical characteristics and layout reflect the construction methods and defensive priorities of Iron Age communities in central Scotland. Though detailed archaeological investigation records for this site remain limited in published scholarly literature, its designation by Historic Environment Scotland acknowledges its significance as a surviving example of Iron Age fortification in the Perthshire landscape.

Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7731. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of?

Craigmill Cottage fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 230 metres south-south-east of Craigmill Cottage in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7731.

What period does Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of date from?

Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of?

Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE 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 SM7731.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easthill, standing stones 250m SSE of, Auchterarder (4.8 km), Thorn, fort 70m NE of (6.6 km), Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (6.9 km).

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