Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill
Iron Age · Fort st fillan's hill

Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill

Scotland
HES SM2885
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort st fillan's hill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dundurn Fort is an Iron Age hill fort situated on St Fillan's Hill near Crieff in Perthshire, Scotland. The fort occupies a prominent defensive position and comprises multiple concentric ramparts with associated ditches, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in Scotland. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of occupation and activity during the Iron Age period, though the precise dating and duration of use remain subjects of scholarly study. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and defensive architecture in central Scotland, commanding views across the surrounding landscape and demonstrating the strategic significance of elevated positions in prehistoric Scottish society.

Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2885. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill?

Dundurn Fort is an Iron Age hill fort situated on St Fillan's Hill near Crieff in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2885.

What period does Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill date from?

Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort st fillan's hill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill?

Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill 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 SM2885.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dundurn Fort,fort St Fillan's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kindrochet,long cairn 320m S of (1.5 km), Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of (4.7 km).

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