Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCulterpark Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Culterpark Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM2646
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Culterpark Hill fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate or possibly bivallate defensive structure typical of the later prehistoric period in central Scotland. Its earthwork remains include a ditch and rampart system characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, reflecting the defensive needs and social organisation of Iron Age communities in Lanarkshire. The fort's positioning and construction represent the strategic settlement practices of the Scottish Iron Age, though details of specific occupation sequences and dating evidence remain subject to ongoing archaeological investigation.

Culterpark Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2646. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culterpark Hill,fort?

Culterpark Hill fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2646.

What period does Culterpark Hill,fort date from?

Culterpark Hill,fort 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 Culterpark Hill,fort?

Culterpark Hill,fort 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 SM2646.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culterpark Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Snaip Hill,fort (0.4 km), Snaip, settlement 380m SSW of (0.8 km), Nisbet,fort 740m S of (1.6 km).

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