Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDeuchny Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Deuchny Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM6199
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deuchny Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a defended enclosure situated on elevated terrain, typical of Iron Age fort construction in central Scotland during the first millennium BCE. The fort's physical character reflects the defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the region, with earthwork defences adapted to the landscape. This monument represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in Perthshire during the pre-Roman period.

Deuchny Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deuchny Hill,fort?

Deuchny Hill Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6199.

What period does Deuchny Hill,fort date from?

Deuchny 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 Deuchny Hill,fort?

Deuchny 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 SM6199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deuchny Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated settlement 414m SW of Mains of Kinmonth (5.3 km), Bridge of Earn, Old Bridge of Earn (5.5 km), Settlement, 130m NNE of Ballendrick House (6.8 km).

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