Scheduled MonumentsScotlandQuothquan Law, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Quothquan Law, fort

Scotland
HES SM2601
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Quothquan Law is a hillfort situated in Lanarkshire, south-central Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The fort occupies a prominent hilltop position and is defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of the period, though the specific form and preservation of these defences would require archaeological verification. Like other Iron Age forts in the region, it likely served as a settlement and refuge for a local community, reflecting the territorial organisation and social hierarchies of Iron Age societies in southern Scotland. The site remains an important archaeological monument documenting the pre-Roman occupation of Lanarkshire.

Quothquan Law, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2601. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Quothquan Law, fort?

Quothquan Law is a hillfort situated in Lanarkshire, south-central Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2601.

What period does Quothquan Law, fort date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Quothquan Law, fort?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Quothquan Law, fort?

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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