Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDenoon Law, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Denoon Law, fort

Scotland
HES SM138
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Denoon Law is a small Iron Age fort situated in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate earthwork defence consisting of a single rampart with an external ditch, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in eastern Scotland. Its precise dating within the Iron Age period remains uncertain, though the fort's construction and use likely span the later prehistoric period. The monument occupies a defensible position typical of Iron Age settlements, though its relatively modest scale and construction suggest it may have served a more localised function within the settlement hierarchy of the region.

Denoon Law, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM138. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Denoon Law, fort?

Denoon Law is a small Iron Age fort situated in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM138.

What period does Denoon Law, fort date from?

Denoon Law, 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 Denoon Law, fort?

Denoon Law, 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 SM138.

What other scheduled monuments are near Denoon Law, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balkello,standing stone (6.2 km), Unenclosed settlement 300m SW of Westwood (6.5 km), Martin's Stone, cross slab, Balkello (7.1 km).

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