Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNether Drums, fort 300m NW of
Iron Age · Fort

Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6937
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nether Drums is an Iron Age fort located approximately 300 metres north-west of Nether Drums in Fife, Scotland. The site is defined by defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in eastern Scotland, comprising ramparts and ditches that would have enclosed a substantial fortified enclosure. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort represents an important example of the defended settlements that characterised this era in Fife, reflecting the territorial and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the region. The monument remains visible as earthwork features in the landscape, providing archaeological evidence of prehistoric fortification practices in Scotland.

Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of?

Nether Drums is an Iron Age fort located approximately 300 metres north-west of Nether Drums in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6937.

What period does Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of date from?

Nether Drums, fort 300m NW 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 Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of?

Nether Drums, fort 300m NW 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 SM6937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Purin, fort 350m SW of (0.9 km), Bandon Tower,Balfarg (2 km), Kirkforthar House and Dovecot (2.7 km).

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