Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMoredun Top, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Moredun Top, fort

Scotland
HES SM9440
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moredun Top is a Iron Age fort situated in Perthshire, Scotland, forming part of the significant defensive landscape of the region during the later prehistoric period. The fort is defined by substantial earthwork defences, characteristic of Iron Age hillforts and fortified settlements across Scotland. Its strategic location reflects the importance placed upon territorial control and settlement hierarchy during the Iron Age, a period marked by increasing social complexity and the consolidation of power amongst regional elites. The site remains an important archaeological monument documenting the pre-Roman occupation and settlement patterns of central Scotland.

Moredun Top, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9440. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moredun Top, fort?

Moredun Top is a Iron Age fort situated in Perthshire, Scotland, forming part of the significant defensive landscape of the region during the later prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9440.

What period does Moredun Top, fort date from?

Moredun Top, 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 Moredun Top, fort?

Moredun Top, 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 SM9440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moredun Top, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Law of Dumbuils, fort (4.6 km), Carey, Roman temporary camp and enclosure, Abernethy (5.2 km), West Dron Cottages, cup-marked stone 800m SSW of (5.2 km).

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