Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCultoquhey,fort 270m NW of
Iron Age · Fort

Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW of

Scotland
HES SM2995
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cultoquhey Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 270 metres north-west of Cultoquhey itself. The site comprises a fort typical of the Iron Age period, reflecting the defensive and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in central Scotland. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, it forms part of the archaeological record documenting settlement patterns and fortification strategies during the Iron Age in this region. The fort's position within the Perthshire landscape indicates its likely role in controlling routes and resources characteristic of Iron Age settlement hierarchies in eastern Scotland.

Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2995. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW of?

Cultoquhey Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 270 metres north-west of Cultoquhey itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2995.

What period does Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW of date from?

Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW 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 Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW of?

Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW 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 SM2995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cultoquhey,fort 270m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of (5.6 km), Parkhead, ring-ditch, souterrain and enclosure 200m NE of (5.8 km), Innerpeffray Castle (5.8 km).

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