Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRossie Law,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Rossie Law,fort

Scotland
HES SM2976
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rossie Law Fort is an Iron Age hillfort located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated on a prominent hilltop that affords commanding views of the surrounding landscape. The fort is defined by defensive ramparts and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in eastern Scotland, representing the type of high-status settlement that dominated the region during the later prehistoric period. The site dates to the Iron Age, though precise chronological refinement remains limited without extensive modern excavation. Its elevated position and substantial defensive structures suggest it served as an important territorial stronghold, likely functioning as a centre of power and control for the surrounding area during this period.

Rossie Law,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2976. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rossie Law,fort?

Rossie Law Fort is an Iron Age hillfort located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated on a prominent hilltop that affords commanding views of the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2976.

What period does Rossie Law,fort date from?

Rossie 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 Rossie Law,fort?

Rossie 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 SM2976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rossie Law,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ben Effray,fort (2 km), Castle Craig, fort SSW of Pairney (2.2 km), Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes (2.5 km).

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