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Gillies Hill Fort is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, and represents an important example of prehistoric fortification in the region. The fort is characterized by its enclosing ramparts and ditches, which would have provided substantial protection to its inhabitants during the Iron Age period. The site's strategic location reflects the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in central Scotland, contributing to understanding of this formative prehistoric era. The fort remains a significant archaeological monument, with its defensive earthworks preserving evidence of ancient settlement and social organisation in Stirlingshire.
Gillies Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2566. View the official record →
Gillies Hill Fort is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, and represents an important example of prehistoric fortification in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2566.
Gillies Hill,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.
Gillies Hill,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 SM2566.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Craigend, dun 300m W of (1.2 km), Sauchie Craig,fort,North Third Reservoir (2.5 km), King's Yett,cairn 300m W of (4 km).
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