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West Mains of Ethie is an Iron Age fort situated in Angus, Scotland, approximately 250 metres south of West Mains of Ethie steading. The fort represents a defensive settlement typical of the Iron Age period in eastern Scotland, constructed with earthwork fortifications characteristic of the era. The site's physical remains comprise defensive ditches and ramparts that once enclosed a residential or administrative centre, reflecting the hierarchical settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in the region. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, West Mains of Ethie contributes to understanding the distribution and development of fortified settlements across Angus during the pre-Roman Iron Age.
West Mains of Ethie,fort 250m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5586. View the official record →
West Mains of Ethie is an Iron Age fort situated in Angus, Scotland, approximately 250 metres south of West Mains of Ethie steading. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5586.
West Mains of Ethie,fort 250m S 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.
West Mains of Ethie,fort 250m S 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 SM5586.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prail Castle,fort (0.6 km), Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of (1.6 km), Castle Rock,fort,Auchmithie (2.1 km).
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