Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDown Hill, fort, Glen Devon
Iron Age · Fort, glen devon

Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon

Scotland
HES SM7627
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort, glen devon
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Down Hill is a Iron Age fort situated in Glen Devon in Perthshire, Scotland. The site consists of a hilltop fortification typical of the Iron Age period in Scotland, defended by ramparts that exploit the natural topography of the location. The fort represents the settlement and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the central Highlands, reflecting the broader pattern of fortified settlements constructed across Scotland during the pre-Roman Iron Age. Its position within Glen Devon places it within a landscape that saw continued occupation and use by successive populations throughout the Iron Age and into the early historical period.

Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7627. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon?

Down Hill is a Iron Age fort situated in Glen Devon in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7627.

What period does Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon date from?

Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort, glen devon. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon?

Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon 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 SM7627.

What other scheduled monuments are near Down Hill, fort, Glen Devon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleton Fossoway, enclosure 400m SSE of (3.4 km), Claysike, enclosures 300m W of (3.9 km), John's Hill, enclosure 1.22 km SW of Corb (4.5 km).

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