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Eilean Mhuireill is a crannog located in the waters off Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents an artificial or semi-artificial island dwelling that was occupied during the Iron Age and medieval periods, demonstrating the long-term use of crannog technology in Scottish waters. Crannogs of this type typically consisted of timber-built structures constructed on platforms within shallow lochs or coastal waters, serving as defended domestic settlements. The extended occupation sequence at Eilean Mhuireill, spanning from the Iron Age through the medieval period, indicates the site's strategic and practical value as a settlement location over many centuries.
Eilean Mhuireill,crannog,Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5789. View the official record →
Eilean Mhuireill is a crannog located in the waters off Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5789.
Eilean Mhuireill,crannog,Islay dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog,islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Eilean Mhuireill,crannog,Islay 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 SM5789.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cill a'Mhanaich, church and burial ground 210m SSW of Kilmeny (2 km), Ballimartin,chapel 450m NW of (2.2 km), Dun Guaidhre,fort (2.5 km).
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