Description

The monument comprises the remains of a drystone ring fort of later prehistoric date surviving as a ruined and partially grassed-over structure.

The monument is one of a group of four ring forts lying in close proximity along Glen Lyon. It consists of a drystone wall up to two courses high formed of massive boulders. It measures approximately 34m E-W by 28m with walls from 3-4m in width. There are traces of an entrance in the E. Although classed as a ring fort it is likely that this was primarily a domestic building of the later prehistoric

period.

The area to be scheduled encompasses the visible remains and an area around them in which traces of associated activity may be expected to survive. It is semi-circular with a diameter of 50m as marked in red

on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because of its potential to add to our understanding of later prehistoric settlement organisation and economy. Its importance is greatly enhanced by its close proximity to other structures of similar type.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Bibliography

The monument is recorded in the RCAHMS as NN 44 SE 8.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland