Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigmill, fort 250m WNW of
Iron Age · Fort

Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6613
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigmill is a Iron Age fort located approximately 250 metres west-north-west of Craigmill in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate fort, defended by a single rampart, and is situated within the broader landscape of Iron Age settlement in eastern Scotland. As a defensive structure of the Iron Age period, the fort represents the settlement patterns and military organisation characteristic of pre-Roman Scotland, though the precise dating and duration of occupation remain to be fully established through archaeological investigation.

Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of?

Craigmill is a Iron Age fort located approximately 250 metres west-north-west of Craigmill in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6613.

What period does Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of date from?

Craigmill, fort 250m WNW 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, fort 250m WNW of?

Craigmill, fort 250m WNW 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 SM6613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigmill, fort 250m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmill, enclosures NW of (0.2 km), Craigmill, enclosure NE of (0.3 km), Unenclosed settlement and sunken floored building 515m S of West Scryne (0.6 km).

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