Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKeir Hill of Dasher,earthwork
Earthwork

Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork

Scotland
HES SM2573
Site type
Earthwork
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Keir Hill of Dasher is a prehistoric earthwork located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site comprises an ancient fortified enclosure, likely dating to the Iron Age or earlier Bronze Age period, though precise dating remains uncertain without modern archaeological investigation. The earthwork consists of defensive ramparts and ditches that encircle the hilltop, a characteristic form of settlement fortification common to upland regions of central Scotland during the prehistoric period. Such enclosed hilltop sites typically served as defended settlements or strongholds for local populations, offering strategic advantage through elevated position and constructed defences.

Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2573. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork?

Keir Hill of Dasher is a prehistoric earthwork located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2573.

Who is responsible for protecting Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork?

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).

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