Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKittock's Den, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Kittock's Den, fort

Scotland
HES SM10437
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kittock's Den is a univallate Iron Age fort situated in Fife, Scotland, consisting of a single defensive rampart enclosing an interior space. The site reflects the settlement patterns and defensive strategies characteristic of Iron Age communities in eastern Scotland, demonstrating the importance of elevated or strategically positioned locations for control and protection. The fort's construction and occupation date to the Iron Age period, though precise chronological refinement remains subject to ongoing archaeological study. Its physical remains contribute to understanding the settlement hierarchy and social organisation of Iron Age Fife, forming part of the broader archaeological landscape of the region's protohistoric communities.

Kittock's Den, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10437. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kittock's Den, fort?

Kittock's Den is a univallate Iron Age fort situated in Fife, Scotland, consisting of a single defensive rampart enclosing an interior space. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10437.

What period does Kittock's Den, fort date from?

Kittock's Den, 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 Kittock's Den, fort?

Kittock's Den, 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 SM10437.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kittock's Den, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kittock's Den, souterrain (0.1 km), Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of (0.5 km), Peekie Bridge, bridge over Kenly Water 50m E of Peekie Mill (2.5 km).

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