Scheduled MonumentsScotlandQuinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well
Iron Age · Fort 450m e of catythirsty well

Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well

Scotland
HES SM7000
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 450m e of catythirsty well
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Quinlochmore is a fort of Iron Age date located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, approximately 450 metres east of Catythirsty Well. The site represents a defensive settlement from the pre-Roman Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of the indigenous populations of central Scotland during this era. The fort's physical character and archaeological significance contribute to understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in the region, though detailed excavation records for this specific site remain limited in the published scholarly literature.

Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well?

Quinlochmore is a fort of Iron Age date located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, approximately 450 metres east of Catythirsty Well. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7000.

What period does Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well date from?

Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 450m e of catythirsty well. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well?

Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well 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 SM7000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Quinlochmore, fort 450m E of Catythirsty Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Peel Glen Road to Castlehill (8.8 km), Antonine Wall, Golden Hill Park, Roman fort, annexe and bathhouse (8.8 km), Antonine Wall, Cleddans Burn to Peel Glen Road (8.9 km).

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