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Achnaclach is a Iron Age fort situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 680 metres north-west of the settlement of Achnaclach. The fort comprises defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in the region, constructed during the later prehistoric period when such strongholds served as centres of authority and refuge. Its precise dating and functional role within the local Iron Age economy remain subjects of archaeological study, though the site represents an important example of fortified settlement patterns in western Scotland during this transformative period of settlement and social organisation.
Achnaclach, fort 680m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3692. View the official record →
Achnaclach is a Iron Age fort situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 680 metres north-west of the settlement of Achnaclach. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3692.
Achnaclach, fort 680m NW 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.
Achnaclach, fort 680m NW 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 SM3692.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doune,dun 400m NNE of Ormsary (5.4 km), Cnoc Araich, fort N of High Machriemore (5.8 km), Glenehervie, fort 800m W of (7 km).
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