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Funerary and ritual complex, S and SE of Forteviot is a Iron Age ceremonial and burial site located in Perthshire, Scotland, south and southeast of the settlement of Forteviot. The complex comprises multiple archaeological features associated with ritual and funerary practices characteristic of the Iron Age period in Scotland. The site reflects the importance of Forteviot as a locus of power and ceremony during the prehistoric period, with evidence of structured burial and ritual activity suggesting a significant settlement or focal point for the surrounding Iron Age communities. Archaeological investigation has revealed features consistent with Iron Age practice in eastern Scotland, contributing to understanding of social organisation and spiritual beliefs during this formative period of Scottish prehistory.
Funerary and ritual complex, S and SE of Forteviot is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4232. View the official record →
Funerary and ritual complex, S and SE of Forteviot is a Iron Age ceremonial and burial site located in Perthshire, Scotland, south and southeast of the settlement of Forteviot. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4232.
Funerary and ritual complex, S and SE of Forteviot dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a s and se of forteviot. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Funerary and ritual complex, S and SE of Forteviot 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 SM4232.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunning, Roman camp 420m NW of Haughend (3.9 km), Ardagie,homestead moat (4.2 km), Dun Knock, fort (4.3 km).
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