Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal Dubh nan Cliar,tower
Tower

Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar,tower

Scotland
HES SM5512
Site type
Tower
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar is a tower located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5512. The monument represents a structure of medieval date, characteristic of the defensive architecture developed in the western Highlands and Islands during the late medieval period. Such towers served strategic functions for local clan territories and maritime control in this region of Scotland. The physical remains demonstrate the building traditions typical of Argyllshire's fortified settlements, though specific details of its construction and modification require consultation of detailed archaeological records and site surveys held within the Historic Environment Scotland archives.

Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar,tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5512. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar,tower?

Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar is a tower located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5512. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5512.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar,tower?

Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar,tower 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 SM5512.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal Dubh nan Cliar,tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greadal Fhinn,chambered cairn (0.9 km), Ben Hiant House,cairn 620m S of (1.4 km), Kilchoan, Old Parish Church and graveyard 250m NE of The Manse (1.5 km).

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