Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDenork Craig, Fort
Iron Age · Fort

Denork Craig, Fort

Scotland
HES SM2380
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Denork Craig Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Fife, Scotland. The site occupies a naturally defensible rocky outcrop that would have provided both protection and commanding views of the surrounding landscape during the Iron Age period. The fort's physical remains reflect typical Iron Age defensive construction, utilising the natural topography of the Craig to enhance its fortified position. As a recorded archaeological site within the Historic Environment Record, Denork Craig Fort contributes to understanding the pattern of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in the Fife region during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Denork Craig, Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2380. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Denork Craig, Fort?

Denork Craig Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2380.

What period does Denork Craig, Fort date from?

Denork Craig, 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 Denork Craig, Fort?

Denork Craig, 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 SM2380.

What other scheduled monuments are near Denork Craig, Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles (0.5 km), Drumcarrow Craig, broch (0.6 km), Morton of Blebo,motte 350m S of (2.5 km).

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