Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOver Durdie, fort 550m ENE of
Iron Age · Fort

Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM7225
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Over Durdie fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres east-north-east of Over Durdie itself. The fort represents a typical example of Iron Age defensive architecture in central Scotland, constructed during the pre-Roman Iron Age period when such fortifications served as centres of territorial control and communal refuge. The site's physical remains reflect the hillfort tradition characteristic of the region, with defensive works designed to command views across the surrounding landscape. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, the fort contributes to understanding settlement patterns and social organisation during the later prehistoric period in Perthshire.

Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE of?

Over Durdie fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres east-north-east of Over Durdie itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7225.

What period does Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE of date from?

Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE 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 Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE of?

Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE 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 SM7225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Over Durdie, fort 550m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mugdrum House,cross shaft (6.9 km), Wester Clunie, unenclosed settlement 1000m ENE of (7.1 km), Easter Clunie, unenclosed settlement 400m NW of (7.2 km).

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