Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEthie Mains,fort 750m SE of
Iron Age · Fort

Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5611
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ethie Mains fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 750 metres south-east of Ethie in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement of the Iron Age period, constructed with earthwork defences characteristic of settlements from this era in eastern Scotland. The fort's physical remains comprise substantial banks and ditches that would have enclosed and protected a community engaged in agriculture and stock-rearing. Such fortified settlements were typical of Iron Age society in Angus, reflecting the social hierarchies and territorial organisation of prehistoric Scottish communities.

Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5611. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of?

Ethie Mains fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 750 metres south-east of Ethie in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5611.

What period does Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of date from?

Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of 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 Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of?

Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of 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 SM5611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground (0.6 km), Prail Castle,fort (1.1 km), West Mains of Ethie,fort 250m S of (1.6 km).

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