Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Mor,fort Sma' Glen
Iron Age · Fort sma' glen

Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen

Scotland
HES SM2286
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort sma' glen
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Mor is an Iron Age fort located in Sma' Glen, Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial univallate or multivallate fortification typical of Iron Age defensive settlements in central Scotland, positioned to command the glen landscape. Its construction and occupation belong to the pre-Roman Iron Age period, reflecting the strategic importance of the Sma' Glen corridor in Perthshire's ancient settlement patterns. The fort's archaeological significance lies in its evidence for Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial control in the Tay Valley region.

Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen?

Dun Mor is an Iron Age fort located in Sma' Glen, Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2286.

What period does Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen date from?

Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort sma' glen. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen?

Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen 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 SM2286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Mor,fort Sma' Glen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Seat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood (6.3 km), Crofthead,two standing stones 120m SW of (6.4 km), Thorn,standing stones 200m NNE of (6.5 km).

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