Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPurin, fort 350m SW of
Iron Age · Fort

Purin, fort 350m SW of

Scotland
HES SM6938
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Purin Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 350 metres south-west of Purin in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate hillfort, defended by a single rampart and ditch system characteristic of Iron Age defensive architecture in eastern Scotland. The fort's strategic position reflects the settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in Fife, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited in the published scholarly record.

Purin, fort 350m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6938. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Purin, fort 350m SW of?

Purin Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 350 metres south-west of Purin in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6938.

What period does Purin, fort 350m SW of date from?

Purin, fort 350m SW 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 Purin, fort 350m SW of?

Purin, fort 350m SW 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 SM6938.

What other scheduled monuments are near Purin, fort 350m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nether Drums, fort 300m NW of (0.9 km), Bandon Tower,Balfarg (1.9 km), East Lomond Hill, fort and cairn (2.2 km).

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