Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLaw of Dumbuils, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Law of Dumbuils, fort

Scotland
HES SM9439
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Law of Dumbuils is a Iron Age fort located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site occupies a hilltop position and exhibits the defensive characteristics typical of Iron Age settlements in central Scotland, with evidence of fortification reflecting the martial concerns of its period. The fort demonstrates the strategic importance placed on elevated positions during the Iron Age, when such sites served as centres of territorial control and communal defence. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's protection, Law of Dumbuils contributes to the archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Tay valley region.

Law of Dumbuils, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9439. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Law of Dumbuils, fort?

Law of Dumbuils is a Iron Age fort located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9439.

What period does Law of Dumbuils, fort date from?

Law of Dumbuils, 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 Law of Dumbuils, fort?

Law of Dumbuils, 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 SM9439.

What other scheduled monuments are near Law of Dumbuils, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Dumbuils, enclosure 500m SW of (0.9 km), Castle Law,fort (1.5 km), West Dron Cottages, cup-marked stone 800m SSW of (2.5 km).

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