Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty
Iron Age · Fort, knockfarrel, fodderty

Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty

Scotland
HES SM1672
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort, knockfarrel, fodderty
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knock Farril is an Iron Age fort situated near Fodderty in Cromartyshire, Scotland. The site consists of a hillforts with defences comprising multiple ramparts and ditches, positioned on elevated terrain commanding views of the surrounding landscape. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents a significant settlement and defensive structure from this era of Scottish prehistory. The monument exemplifies the strategic hillforts constructed across northern Scotland during the first millennium BC, serving functions of settlement, refuge, and territorial control.

Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1672. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty?

Knock Farril is an Iron Age fort situated near Fodderty in Cromartyshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1672.

What period does Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty date from?

Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort, knockfarrel, fodderty. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty?

Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty 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 SM1672.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock Farril, fort, Knockfarrel, Fodderty?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brahan Wood, chambered cairn 835m NW of Brahan House (3.3 km), Conon Bridge,henge 230m NE of Riverford (5.1 km), Dugary, henge 425m SE of (6.1 km).

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