Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog 210m sw of moss cottage

Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage

Scotland
HES SM3804
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog 210m sw of moss cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achnacree Moss is a crannog situated approximately 210 metres south-west of Moss Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement, constructed within a freshwater loch environment to provide defended domestic occupation. Crannogs of this period typically comprised timber-built structures erected upon substantial wooden platforms or stone-based foundations, offering strategic advantages through their water-based location. The extended chronological span from Iron Age through to the Medieval period suggests continuity of settlement or successive reoccupation across multiple centuries at this location.

Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage?

Achnacree Moss is a crannog situated approximately 210 metres south-west of Moss Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3804.

What period does Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage date from?

Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog 210m sw of moss cottage. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage?

Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage 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 SM3804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnacree Moss,crannog 210m SW of Moss Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (8.5 km), An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie (8.5 km), Glenamachrie,cairns 850m ESE of (8.6 km).

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