Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreen Craig,fort and homestead
Iron Age · Fort and homestead

Green Craig,fort and homestead

Scotland
HES SM2446
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and homestead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Green Craig is a Iron Age fort and homestead located in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement practices in eastern Scotland, with structural remains indicating occupation during the Iron Age period. The monument represents evidence of domestic and defensive activity from this era, demonstrating settlement patterns and construction methods typical of Iron Age communities in the region.

Green Craig,fort and homestead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2446. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Green Craig,fort and homestead?

Green Craig is a Iron Age fort and homestead located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2446.

What period does Green Craig,fort and homestead date from?

Green Craig,fort and homestead dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort and homestead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Green Craig,fort and homestead?

Green Craig,fort and homestead 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 SM2446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Green Craig,fort and homestead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Chapel, Dunbog (3.9 km), Lordscairnie Castle,4800m NW of Cupar (4.5 km), Collairnie Castle (4.6 km).

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