Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStac an Eich, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Stac an Eich, fort

Scotland
HES SM9527
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stac an Eich is a Iron Age fort located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site occupies a prominent hilltop position characteristic of defensive settlements from the Iron Age period. The fort's construction reflects the military and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in central Scotland, representing the kind of fortified settlement that would have served both defensive and administrative functions within its local landscape. Like many Scottish Iron Age forts, Stac an Eich demonstrates the strategic importance of controlling elevated positions during this period of Scottish prehistory.

Stac an Eich, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9527. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stac an Eich, fort?

Stac an Eich is a Iron Age fort located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9527.

What period does Stac an Eich, fort date from?

Stac an Eich, 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 Stac an Eich, fort?

Stac an Eich, 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 SM9527.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stac an Eich, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Logierait Churchyard,cross slab (2.3 km), Cairn 30m NW of Sunny Bank, Balnaguard (2.6 km), Castle Dow,fort (3.9 km).

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