Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArichonan,township
Township

Arichonan,township

Scotland
HES SM5797
Site type
Township
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arichonan is a township in Argyllshire, Scotland, identified as an archaeological site of medieval and early modern settlement. The site represents a form of agricultural settlement characteristic of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, where communities organised land use around a clustered settlement pattern. The physical remains at Arichonan reflect the longstanding tradition of township settlement in this region, which persisted into the early modern period. Such settlements were typically organised around shared pastoral and arable resources, with houses and outbuildings arranged to facilitate communal agricultural practice.

Arichonan,township is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arichonan,township?

Arichonan is a township in Argyllshire, Scotland, identified as an archaeological site of medieval and early modern settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5797.

Who is responsible for protecting Arichonan,township?

Arichonan,township 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 SM5797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arichonan,township?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Coille-Bharr, enclosure 220m NW of, Knapdale (1 km), Kilmory Oib Township, cross slab and holy well, W of Loch Coille-Bharr (1.2 km), Dun, enclosure and cairn, 200m W of Barnluasgan (1.2 km).

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