Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of
Iron Age · Fort

Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of

Scotland
HES SM11550
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Milton of Tordarroch fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Inverness-shire, approximately 800 metres south of Milton of Tordarroch. The site represents a defensive structure characteristic of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial practices of local populations during this era. The fort's physical character and construction methods are consistent with other Iron Age hillforts and enclosed settlements found across northern Scotland, though the specific architectural details and preservation state of this particular example would require direct archaeological assessment. The site's location within the Inverness-shire landscape situates it within a region of significant Iron Age activity and settlement.

Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11550. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of?

Milton of Tordarroch fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Inverness-shire, approximately 800 metres south of Milton of Tordarroch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11550.

What period does Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of date from?

Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of 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 Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of?

Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of 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 SM11550.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of (1.1 km), Creagan an Tuirc, fort (2.8 km), Brin Nursery, barrow cemetery 70m NNW of (3 km).

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