Description

The monument comprises a small fort surmounting a flat-topped rocky knoll.

The fort occupies the entire summit of a rocky knoll which measures about 37m N-S by 40m E-W. The lower foundations of a stone wall, around 2m thick, can be traced around the W half of the knoll. Two circular foundations, probably huts or small houses, stand at the W and NW edges of the enclosure, their walls merging with the enclosure wall. The larger of these has an entrance on the E, towards the centre of the enclosed area. The E half of the enclosure has lost almost all of its walling, which appears to have fallen down the steep slopes.

The area to be scheduled is circular, 55m in diameter, to include the entire summit of the rocky knoll, its steep sides and a small area at the foot in which related material is likely to survive. The area is marked in red on the accompanying map extract.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance for its potential to provide information about late prehistoric defended settlement and contemporary economy and land use. Its importance is enhanced by its proximity to a variety of other defended sites.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NM48SE 42.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland