Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit
Iron Age · Fort 150m ne of summit

Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit

Scotland
HES SM6478
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 150m ne of summit
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knock Hill is an Iron Age fort located 150 metres north-east of the summit in Perthshire, Scotland. The fort represents defensive settlement activity characteristic of the Iron Age period in central Scotland, when such hilltop and elevated locations were favoured for fortified occupation. The site's positioning on elevated terrain reflects the strategic importance of controlling the surrounding landscape, a common feature of Iron Age fort construction across Scotland. The fort is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM6478.

Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6478. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit?

Knock Hill is an Iron Age fort located 150 metres north-east of the summit in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6478.

What period does Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit date from?

Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 150m ne of summit. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit?

Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit 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 SM6478.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock Hill,fort 150m NE of summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gillies Hill,fort (6.8 km), Wallstale,limekilns 100m W of (7.6 km), Wallstale,dun (7.6 km).

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