Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFort William, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Fort William, fort

Scotland
HES SM2174
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fort William is an Iron Age fort situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises a hillfort with defensive earthwork fortifications characteristic of the Iron Age period in northern Britain. Its strategic location reflects the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in the Scottish Highlands. The fort represents an important example of prehistoric defensive architecture in this region, though detailed archaeological investigation and chronological refinement remain areas of ongoing scholarly interest.

Fort William, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort William, fort?

Fort William is an Iron Age fort situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2174.

What period does Fort William, fort date from?

Fort William, 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 Fort William, fort?

Fort William, 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 SM2174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fort William, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inverlochy Castle (2 km), Caledonian Canal,Corpach to Banavie (2.3 km), Caledonian Canal,Corpach Locks and Basin (2.4 km).

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