Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMarshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower
Iron Age · Fort 780m nw of bower

Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower

Scotland
HES SM12862
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 780m nw of bower
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Marshall Moor is a Iron Age fort situated 780 metres north-west of Bower in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The site comprises earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age hill fort construction in south-western Scotland, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in the region. Though specific archaeological investigation details remain limited in the wider published record, the fort's presence within the Renfrewshire landscape indicates the importance of this area during the Iron Age period for defended settlement and control of local resources.

Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12862. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower?

Marshall Moor is a Iron Age fort situated 780 metres north-west of Bower in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12862.

What period does Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower date from?

Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 780m nw of bower. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower?

Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower 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 SM12862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh (0.5 km), Knockmade Hill, homestead (2.1 km), Castle Semple Collegiate Church (2.5 km).

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