Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDamside, fort 780m SW of
Iron Age · Fort

Damside, fort 780m SW of

Scotland
HES SM7163
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Damside is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 780 metres south-west of Damside in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a univallate hillfort with a single defensive rampart and ditch, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in central Scotland. Its position in the Perthshire landscape reflects the strategic importance of controlling routes through the region during the Iron Age period. The fort remains an important archaeological site for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive architecture in Scotland.

Damside, fort 780m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Damside, fort 780m SW of?

Damside is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 780 metres south-west of Damside in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7163.

What period does Damside, fort 780m SW of date from?

Damside, fort 780m SW 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 Damside, fort 780m SW of?

Damside, fort 780m SW 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 SM7163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Damside, fort 780m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinnoull Church, remains of church and churchyard, Perth (8.7 km), Kinfauns Church (8.9 km), Perth, Cromwell's Citadel (9.1 km).

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