Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult
Iron Age · Fort 460m nne of north cult

Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult

Scotland
HES SM8542
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 460m nne of north cult
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Cult Hill is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 460 metres north-north-east of North Cult in Fife, Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period in eastern Scotland, when such fortified positions served as centres of control and habitation for local communities. The fort's physical remains reflect the constructional techniques typical of its era, though the specific architectural details and chronological refinement of occupation would require reference to archaeological survey records maintained by Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM8542.

Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8542. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult?

Cult Hill is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 460 metres north-north-east of North Cult in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8542.

What period does Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult date from?

Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 460m nne of north cult. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult?

Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult 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 SM8542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cult Hill, fort 460m NNE of North Cult?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Outh Hill, buildings and field system 275m NE of Lethans Muir Lodge (3.5 km), Saline Hill, fort 1280m SE of Sheardrum (3.6 km), Killernie Castle (4.2 km).

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