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Ardanstur fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 350 metres south of Ardanstur itself. The site represents a典型 example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the western Highlands, reflecting the settlement patterns and territorial control strategies characteristic of the period. The fort's physical remains consist of defensive earthworks and enclosing ramparts, features typical of fortified settlements from this era in the region. Such sites demonstrate the importance of elevated and strategically positioned locations for Iron Age communities in Argyllshire, serving both protective and possibly symbolic functions within the broader landscape.
Ardanstur,fort 350m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3791. View the official record →
Ardanstur fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 350 metres south of Ardanstur itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3791.
Ardanstur,fort 350m S of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Ardanstur,fort 350m S 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 SM3791.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arduaine, dun 65m NW of The Old Cottage (3.8 km), Barbreck's Well,640m W of Barbreck House (7.1 km), Kintraw,artificial hillside platform (8.2 km).
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