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Aird Luing is an ancient earthwork situated on the island of Luing in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an earthen fortification whose precise chronology and cultural attribution remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though such works in the Hebridean and west Scottish context frequently date to the Iron Age or early medieval periods. The earthwork's physical form and defensive characteristics reflect settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the west of Scotland during prehistory or the early historical period. The site's location on Luing, an island within the Firth of Lorn, suggests it may have been associated with maritime activity or local control of sea routes in antiquity.
Aird Luing,earthwork W of,Luing is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3789. View the official record →
Aird Luing is an ancient earthwork situated on the island of Luing in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3789.
Aird Luing,earthwork W of,Luing 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 SM3789.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eilean an Atha,dun S of,Luing (1.2 km), Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of (2.3 km), Shuna Point,cairn 350m NE of (2.5 km).
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