Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInchtuthil Farm,fort N of
Iron Age · Fort

Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of

Scotland
HES SM1596
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inchtuthil Farm fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated north of the settlement of Inchtuthil. The fort comprises a hilltop enclosure defended by multiple ramparts and ditches, representing the defensive architecture characteristic of the Iron Age in Scotland. The site dates to the pre-Roman Iron Age period, though precise chronological attribution remains subject to ongoing archaeological study. As a well-preserved example of Iron Age fortified settlement in central Scotland, it contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and defensive strategies during this prehistoric period.

Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1596. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of?

Inchtuthil Farm fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated north of the settlement of Inchtuthil. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1596.

What period does Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of date from?

Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of 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 Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of?

Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of 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 SM1596.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inchtuthil Farm,fort N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berryhill, mortuary enclosures and pit-alignment 150m N of (7.3 km), Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of (8 km), Blackfaulds, stone circle 450m WSW of (8 km).

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