Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of
Iron Age · Fort & dun

Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of

Scotland
HES SM3199
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort & dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wester Torrie fort and dun is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises two distinct structural elements: a fort and a dun, reflecting the complex settlement patterns characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. Both monuments occupy a strategically significant location in the landscape, typical of settlements from this period that served defensive and administrative functions. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record and represents important evidence of Iron Age occupation and settlement hierarchy in central Scotland.

Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of?

Wester Torrie fort and dun is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3199.

What period does Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of date from?

Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort & dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of?

Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE 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 SM3199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Torrie,fort & dun NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keir,motte,Mid Borland (4.5 km), Boghall, ring ditch 350m SW of (6.1 km), Spittalton,enclosure 150m E of (6.6 km).

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