Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall
Iron Age · Fort 400m ese of tanglehall

Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall

Scotland
HES SM2876
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 400m ese of tanglehall
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lud Castle is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 400 metres south-east of Tanglehall in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises a defensive earthwork characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in eastern Scotland, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the later prehistoric period. Its precise construction date and duration of use remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though the fort's location and form are consistent with other Iron Age fortifications in the region that served both defensive and settlement functions.

Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2876. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall?

Lud Castle is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 400 metres south-east of Tanglehall in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2876.

What period does Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall date from?

Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 400m ese of tanglehall. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall?

Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall 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 SM2876.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Rock,fort,Auchmithie (0.7 km), Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton (1.8 km), Dickmount Law, cairn (2.6 km).

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