Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilquhanzie Hill, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Milquhanzie Hill, fort

Scotland
HES SM7125
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Milquhanzie Hill is a hillfort located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The fort occupies a commanding position on high ground and displays the characteristic defensive features of Iron Age settlement, including encircling earthwork ramparts typical of fortified sites from this period in central Scotland. As a scheduled monument, it represents an important example of the fortified settlements that dominated the Scottish landscape during the Iron Age, reflecting the social hierarchies and territorial concerns of prehistoric communities in the region.

Milquhanzie Hill, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7125. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milquhanzie Hill, fort?

Milquhanzie Hill is a hillfort located in Perthshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7125.

What period does Milquhanzie Hill, fort date from?

Milquhanzie Hill, 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 Milquhanzie Hill, fort?

Milquhanzie Hill, 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 SM7125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milquhanzie Hill, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Innerpeffray Collegiate Church (6.6 km), Strageath Mains, Roman fort, annexe and field system SE of (7 km), Innerpeffray Castle (7.1 km).

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