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Iron Age · Fort

Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6103
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Fisherhills Fort is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres west-north-west of Fisherhills. The fort comprises earthwork fortifications characteristic of the Iron Age period in Scotland, representing a significant example of prehistoric settlement and territorial control in the region. Such hillforts served multiple functions during the Iron Age, including defence, elite residence, and centres for communal activity. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM6103, reflecting its recognition as a monument of archaeological importance to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns in eastern Scotland.

Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of?

Fisherhills Fort is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Angus, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres west-north-west of Fisherhills. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6103.

What period does Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of date from?

Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW 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 Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of?

Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW 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 SM6103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fisherhills,fort 150m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dubton,unenclosed settlement NW of (2.9 km), Newbigging,unenclosed settlement and palisaded enclosure SW of (4.1 km), Newbigging,ring ditches 300m S of (4.1 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Dubton,unenclosed settlement NW of
Unenclosed settlement2.9 km
Newbigging,unenclosed settlement and palisaded enclosure SW of
Post-Medieval · Unenclosed settlement and palisaded enclosure4.1 km
Newbigging,ring ditches 300m S of
Ring ditches4.1 km
Newbigging,enclosures,ring ditches and souterrain 300m SW of
Iron Age · Enclosures,ring ditches and souterrain4.3 km
Pugeston,unenclosed settlement W of
Unenclosed settlement4.5 km
Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House
Roman · Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, park house4.7 km
Langleypark, enclosure and barrow 290m N of Gilrivie
Post-Medieval · Enclosure and barrow 290m n of gilrivie4.8 km
Gilrivie,unenclosed settlement WSW of
Unenclosed settlement5.3 km
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