Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouth Auchray, fort 300m NE of
Iron Age · Fort

South Auchray, fort 300m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6561
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Auchray is a fort situated approximately 300 metres north-east of South Auchray in Angus, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a defensive settlement typical of the later prehistoric period in eastern Scotland. The fort's physical characteristics and archaeological context place it within the tradition of fortified settlements that were prevalent across the region during the Iron Age, serving as evidence of territorial organization and habitation patterns in the centuries preceding the Roman occupation of Britain.

South Auchray, fort 300m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6561. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Auchray, fort 300m NE of?

South Auchray is a fort situated approximately 300 metres north-east of South Auchray in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6561.

What period does South Auchray, fort 300m NE of date from?

South Auchray, fort 300m NE 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 South Auchray, fort 300m NE of?

South Auchray, fort 300m NE 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 SM6561.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Auchray, fort 300m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Invergowrie, souterrains W of TA Centre (5 km), St Peter's Church & graveyard, Invergowrie (5 km), Invergowrie, enclosure 150m SW of TA Centre (5.1 km).

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