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Keir Hill of Dasher is a Scottish earthwork located in Stirlingshire, occupying high ground underlain by Strathmore Group bedrock of Emsian age. The underlying geology comprises sandstone with subordinate bands of conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone, characteristic deposits laid down in the early Devonian period that form much of the local landscape in this region of central Scotland.
The monument sits within an area rich in archaeological potential, where the solid bedrock has long supported human settlement and activity. The elevated position of the site would have offered strategic advantages in past centuries, commanding views across the surrounding terrain. Such locations were frequently selected in Scottish prehistory and in the medieval period for the construction of fortified settlements and ceremonial centres.
The earthwork is now protected by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument under reference SM2573, reflecting its cultural significance and archaeological interest. This designation ensures that the remains of the monument are preserved and safeguarded against damage or disturbance, allowing continued study and public access to this heritage asset within the Stirlingshire landscape.
Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2573. View the official record →
Keir Hill of Dasher is a Scottish earthwork located in Stirlingshire, occupying high ground underlain by Strathmore Group bedrock of Emsian age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2573.
Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork 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 SM2573.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills (6.4 km), Harvieston,deserted village E of (7.8 km), Double Craigs,hut circle (7.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork stands on Strathmore Group, bedrock that formed in the Emsian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.