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Quothquan Law is a hillfort built during the Iron Age on a prominent rocky outcrop in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site exploits the natural defensive properties of its location, rising from bedrock composed of ancient mafic lava and tuff dating to the Devonian period. This volcanic foundation provides a naturally elevated and commanding position across the surrounding landscape.
The fort exemplifies the hill-fort tradition characteristic of Iron Age settlement in lowland Scotland, utilising the steep slopes and rocky substrate for protection. The Devonian extrusive rocks that form the Law create substantial natural ramparts, which would have been enhanced by artificial earthworks and timber structures to create a formidable stronghold. Such positions were favourable for controlling routes and demonstrating power across the territory.
Quothquan Law is protected under the Historic Environment Record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument under reference SM2601. The site remains an important example of Iron Age defensive settlement in the region, with its dramatic topography and geological setting contributing to its archaeological and landscape significance.
Quothquan Law, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2601. View the official record →
Quothquan Law is a hillfort built during the Iron Age on a prominent rocky outcrop in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2601.
Quothquan 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 the UK.
Quothquan 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 SM2601.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lamington Tower (6.5 km), Snaip Hill,fort (6.8 km), Snaip, settlement 380m SSW of (7 km).
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Quothquan Law, fort stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Silurian To Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Devonian. The rock here is mafic lava and mafic tuff.