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Latitude: 56.3365 / 56°20'11"N
Longitude: -3.4549 / 3°27'17"W
OS Eastings: 310150
OS Northings: 716962
OS Grid: NO101169
Mapcode National: GBR 1Y.4PT2
Mapcode Global: WH5PD.WZZR
Entry Name: Law of Dumbuils, fort
Scheduled Date: 23 February 2001
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM9439
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: fort (includes hill and promontory fort)
Location: Forgandenny
County: Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward: Almond and Earn
Traditional County: Perthshire
The monument comprises the remains of a fort of probable Iron Age date.
The monument occupies the summit of a rocky knoll at the base of the Ochil Hills, overlooking the valley of the River Earn to the E. The fort is roughly egg-shaped on plan, defined by a large stone and earth rampart on the N and E sides and defended by steep natural slopes on the S and W.
The rampart measures a maximum of 2m high and is spread up to 8m wide, enclosing an area about 130m E-W by a maximum of 80m N-S. Two smaller external ramparts give additional protection on the NW side, where the main entrance is situated. A second entrance may be located on the E side. At least one circular building stance has been recorded within the interior of the fort.
The area to be scheduled comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related material may be expected to be survive. It is sub-circular with maximum dimensions of 120m N-S by 175m E-W as marked in red on the accompanying map. The above-ground elements of the fence running within the S portion of the scheduled area are specifically excluded from the scheduling.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because of its potential to contribute to an understanding of prehistoric defended settlement and economy. Its importance is increased by the apparent re-use and multi-period nature of the remains.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Bibliography
RCAHMS records the monument as NO 11 NW 19.
Aerial photographs used:
RCAHMS (1979) PT/6292.
RCAHMS (1979) PT/6293.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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