Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDundee Law,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Dundee Law,fort

Scotland
HES SM2878
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dundee Law is a Iron Age fort situated on a prominent volcanic hill overlooking the town of Dundee in Angus, Scotland. The site is characterised by its hilltop location and the remains of defensive works that reflect its use as a fortified settlement during the Iron Age period. The fort's strategic position would have provided commanding views over the Tay estuary and surrounding lowlands, making it an important centre of control and settlement in eastern Scotland during this prehistoric period.

Dundee Law,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2878. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dundee Law,fort?

Dundee Law is a Iron Age fort situated on a prominent volcanic hill overlooking the town of Dundee in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2878.

What period does Dundee Law,fort date from?

Dundee 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 Dundee Law,fort?

Dundee 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 SM2878.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dundee Law,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easter Kinnear, unenclosed settlement & barrow NE of (8.1 km), North Straiton, unenclosed settlements 605m W of & 790m WNW of (8.2 km), North Straiton, unenclosed settlement 140m N of (8.3 km).

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