Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBaraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of
Iron Age · Fort and shielings

Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of

Scotland
HES SM3636
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and shielings
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Baraskomill is a Iron Age fort located approximately 600 metres north-west of Baraskomill in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial defended settlement with associated shieling structures, reflecting the pastoral and domestic economy of the Iron Age inhabitants of the western Scottish Highlands. The fort's defensive works and the presence of multiple shieling platforms indicate a settlement pattern adapted to both permanent occupation and seasonal transhumance, a common practice in this period and region. The site contributes to understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in Argyll during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3636. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of?

Baraskomill is a Iron Age fort located approximately 600 metres north-west of Baraskomill in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3636.

What period does Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of date from?

Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort and shielings. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of?

Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW 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 SM3636.

What other scheduled monuments are near Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of (2.6 km), Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of (3.1 km), St Ciaran's Cave,Achinhoan Headland (5.3 km).

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