Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMaiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton
Iron Age · Fort 700m ese of east seaton

Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton

Scotland
HES SM2872
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 700m ese of east seaton
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Maiden Castle is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 700 metres south-east of East Seaton in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosed settlement defended by ramparts and represents a typical example of the fortified settlements constructed in eastern Scotland during the Iron Age period. The fort's earthwork defences would have served both defensive and administrative functions within the local Iron Age community. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the reference SM2872.

Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2872. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton?

Maiden Castle is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 700 metres south-east of East Seaton in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2872.

What period does Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton date from?

Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 700m ese of east seaton. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton?

Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton 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 SM2872.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lud Castle, fort 400m ESE of Tanglehall (1.8 km), Dickmount Law, cairn (2.1 km), Castle Rock,fort,Auchmithie (2.5 km).

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