Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorman's Law,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Norman's Law,fort

Scotland
HES SM814
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Norman's Law is a hillfort of Iron Age date located in Fife, Scotland. The fort occupies a prominent hilltop position and is defined by the remains of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement in eastern Scotland. Like other contemporary hillforts in the region, Norman's Law likely served as a focal point for local community activity, defence, and possibly administration during the Iron Age period. The site's topographical prominence and fortified character reflect the strategic and social importance of hillforts in Iron Age Scottish society.

Norman's Law,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM814. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Norman's Law,fort?

Norman's Law is a hillfort of Iron Age date located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM814.

What period does Norman's Law,fort date from?

Norman's Law,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 Norman's Law,fort?

Norman's Law,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 SM814.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norman's Law,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inchrye,motte (5.1 km), Lindores,eelhouse 400m NE of Abdie Parish Church (5.6 km), Abdie Old Kirk (5.9 km).

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