Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCoroghon Castle,Canna
Canna

Coroghon Castle,Canna

Scotland
HES SM6290
Site type
Canna
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coroghon Castle is a medieval fortified structure located on the island of Canna in Argyllshire, Scotland. The castle represents a typical form of Highland defensive architecture from the medieval period, constructed to command the surrounding waters and assert territorial control over the Inner Hebrides. Its remains demonstrate the strategic importance of Canna as a centre of authority during the medieval era, when such strongholds were essential to the power structures of island communities. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM6290, indicating its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance.

Coroghon Castle,Canna is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coroghon Castle,Canna?

Coroghon Castle is a medieval fortified structure located on the island of Canna in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6290.

Who is responsible for protecting Coroghon Castle,Canna?

Coroghon Castle,Canna 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 SM6290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coroghon Castle,Canna?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Canna,St Columba's Graveyard,cross (1 km), Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of (1.6 km), Tarbert,settlement 1100m E of (3 km).

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