Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog e of inverinan

Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan

Scotland
HES SM4175
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog e of inverinan
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Dubh is an Iron Age to Medieval crannog situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, east of Inverinan. The site represents a timber-built settlement constructed on an artificial or natural island within freshwater conditions, a settlement type characteristic of Iron Age and later prehistoric societies in Scotland and Ireland. The crannog would have served as a defended or prestige residence, exploiting the defensive and practical advantages of island location. Material evidence from the site spans from the Iron Age through the Medieval period, indicating prolonged or repeated occupation across these phases of settlement history.

Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4175. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan?

Carn Dubh is an Iron Age to Medieval crannog situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, east of Inverinan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4175.

What period does Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan date from?

Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog e of inverinan. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan?

Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan 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 SM4175.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Dubh,crannog E of Inverinan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballimeanoch,chapel & burial ground (1.7 km), Auchachenna, chambered cairn 190m SE of Craigloiste (4 km), Kilmun,enclosure 280m NE of (4.2 km).

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