Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCoul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh)
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog 750m s of (formerly carn dubh)

Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh)

Scotland
HES SM3105
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog 750m s of (formerly carn dubh)
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Coul Point crannog is a multi-period lakeshore settlement located 750 metres south of the former Carn Dubh in Scotland. The site comprises a timber-built artificial island or crannog that was occupied from the Iron Age through the Medieval period, demonstrating sustained use across more than a thousand years. Such crannogs typically consisted of timber roundhouses constructed on platforms within shallow water, serving as defended domestic settlements. The survival of waterlogged deposits at such sites makes them archaeologically significant for preserving organic remains and providing detailed evidence of prehistoric and early historic settlement patterns in Scotland.

Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3105. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh)?

Coul Point crannog is a multi-period lakeshore settlement located 750 metres south of the former Carn Dubh in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3105.

What period does Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh) date from?

Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh) dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog 750m s of (formerly carn dubh). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh)?

Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh) 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 SM3105.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coul Point, crannog 750m S of (formerly Carn Dubh)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torvean,motte 270m N of Torvean Croft (4.9 km), Caledonian Canal,Dochgarroch Lock - Muirtown Locks (5.2 km), Holme Mains, motte 210m SE of (6.4 km).

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