Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMaiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage
Iron Age · Fort 285m ese of rowantree cottage

Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage

Scotland
HES SM12012
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 285m ese of rowantree cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maiden Castle is an Iron Age fort located approximately 285 metres east-south-east of Rowantree Cottage in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period in north-east Scotland, constructed with earthwork defences typical of fortified settlements of this era. The fort's physical remains reflect the strategic importance of such settlements during the pre-Roman Iron Age, when fortified enclosures served as centres of habitation and control within their territories.

Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12012. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage?

Maiden Castle is an Iron Age fort located approximately 285 metres east-south-east of Rowantree Cottage in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12012.

What period does Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage date from?

Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 285m ese of rowantree cottage. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage?

Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage 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 SM12012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maiden Castle, fort 285m ESE of Rowantree Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mithergarth, ring-ditch houses 280m SSE of (3.4 km), Woodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m SSW of (3.5 km), Old Braco, chapel and enclosure 190m SSE of (3.7 km).

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