Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMyot Hill,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Myot Hill,fort

Scotland
HES SM2381
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Myot Hill fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site comprises a hilltop enclosure defended by ramparts, typical of Iron Age fortification practices in central Scotland during the first millennium BC. The fort's elevated position would have provided strategic control over the surrounding landscape and important communication routes. The archaeological evidence indicates occupation during the Iron Age period, though the precise chronology of construction and use remains subject to ongoing scholarly investigation.

Myot Hill,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2381. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Myot Hill,fort?

Myot Hill fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2381.

What period does Myot Hill,fort date from?

Myot 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 Myot Hill,fort?

Myot 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 SM2381.

What other scheduled monuments are near Myot Hill,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall and fort, Castlecary (4.3 km), Antonine Wall, 185m NNE of Castlecary House Hotel (4.3 km), Antonine Wall, Wyndford Road to Castlecary (4.5 km).

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