Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEvelick,fort WSW of
Iron Age · Fort

Evelick,fort WSW of

Scotland
HES SM3095
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Evelick Fort is an Iron Age fortification located to the west-southwest of Evelick in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a univallate or multivallate defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in central Scotland, with earthwork defences that would have enclosed a residential and administrative space. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents the type of enclosed settlement common in the Scottish Lowlands and Midland Valley during the later prehistoric period, likely serving as a centre for a local community or territorial group. The monument lies within the archaeological landscape of Perthshire, an area rich in Iron Age fortified sites that reflect the social and defensive strategies of Iron Age societies in this region.

Evelick,fort WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3095. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Evelick,fort WSW of?

Evelick Fort is an Iron Age fortification located to the west-southwest of Evelick in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3095.

What period does Evelick,fort WSW of date from?

Evelick,fort WSW 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 Evelick,fort WSW of?

Evelick,fort WSW 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 SM3095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Evelick,fort WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhynd,old parish church 250m SW of Easter Rhynd (7.4 km), Mugdrum House,cross shaft (7.9 km), Carpow,Roman fortress (8.1 km).

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