Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock
Iron Age · Fort,ardmarnock

Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock

Scotland
HES SM3523
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort,ardmarnock
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal Aoidhe is a Iron Age fort located at Ardmarnock in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a stone-built defensive structure characteristic of the Iron Age occupation of the Scottish Highlands and islands, representing the settlement patterns and fortification practices of the period. As with many comparable forts in the region, the site reflects the territorial and social organisation of Iron Age communities in western Scotland. The monument is recorded within the national heritage record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM3523.

Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3523. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock?

Caisteal Aoidhe is a Iron Age fort located at Ardmarnock in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3523.

What period does Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock date from?

Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort,ardmarnock. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock?

Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock 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 SM3523.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal Aoidhe,fort,Ardmarnock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stillaig Farm, chapel and burial ground 470m WSW of (3.8 km), Meall Darroch, settlement, 90m SSW of Windy View (4.2 km), Tarbert,medieval burgh & environs (4.8 km).

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