Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdanstur,fort 350m S of
Iron Age · Fort

Ardanstur,fort 350m S of

Scotland
HES SM3791
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardanstur,fort 350m S of?

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.

What period does Ardanstur,fort 350m S of date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardanstur,fort 350m S of?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardanstur,fort 350m S of?

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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