Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMoncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House
Iron Age · Fort 800m nw of moncreiffe house

Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House

Scotland
HES SM9438
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 800m nw of moncreiffe house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Moncreiffe Hill is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 800 metres north-west of Moncreiffe House in Perthshire, Scotland. The fort is defined by its defensive earthwork fortifications, typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in central Scotland, and occupies a strategically prominent hilltop location. Such hillforts served as centres of authority and protection during the Iron Age period, representing significant communal endeavours in their construction and maintenance. The site remains an important archaeological monument recording the prehistoric settlement history of the Tay Valley region.

Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9438. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House?

Moncreiffe Hill is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 800 metres north-west of Moncreiffe House in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9438.

What period does Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House date from?

Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 800m nw of moncreiffe house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House?

Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House 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 SM9438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moncreiffe Hill, fort 800m NW of Moncreiffe House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement, 130m NNE of Ballendrick House (2.5 km), Law of Dumbuils, fort (4.2 km), West Dron Cottages, cup-marked stone 800m SSW of (4.9 km).

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