Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran
Iron Age · Fort 380m s of,arran

Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran

Scotland
HES SM5691
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 380m s of,arran
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Craigdhu fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located on the island of Bute in Scotland, situated approximately 380 metres south of Arran. The site comprises a univallate fort, defended by a single substantial rampart, characteristic of Iron Age defensive architecture in western Scotland. The fort's position on the elevated terrain of Bute reflects strategic settlement patterns of the period, commanding views of the surrounding landscape and waters. As a recorded monument within the Historic Environment Scotland record, Craigdhu represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and territorial organisation in the Firth of Clyde region.

Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5691. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran?

Craigdhu fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located on the island of Bute in Scotland, situated approximately 380 metres south of Arran. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5691.

What period does Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran date from?

Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 380m s of,arran. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran?

Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran 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 SM5691.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigdhu,fort 380m S of,Arran?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Bennan,long cairn (0.4 km), Kildonan Castle (3.9 km), Torrylin,chambered long cairn 610m SW of (4.2 km).

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