Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHill of Dores, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Hill of Dores, fort

Scotland
HES SM7315
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hill of Dores is a Iron Age fort situated in Angus, Scotland. The site consists of a univallate hilltop enclosure defended by a substantial stone rampart, characteristic of Iron Age fortification practices in eastern Scotland. The fort occupies a commanding position and belongs to the tradition of defended settlements that flourished in the region during the Iron Age period. Such forts served as centres of settlement, storage, and defence for the communities that inhabited this part of Scotland prior to the Roman arrival.

Hill of Dores, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill of Dores, fort?

Hill of Dores is a Iron Age fort situated in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7315.

What period does Hill of Dores, fort date from?

Hill of Dores, 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 Hill of Dores, fort?

Hill of Dores, 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 SM7315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill of Dores, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures, barrows and pits 360m N of 8 Glebe Park (7.2 km), Moncur, remains of timber buildings 400m WSW of (7.2 km), Mains of Inchture, prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures (7.7 km).

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