Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran
Iron Age · Fort 1340m wnw of giants graves,arran

Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran

Scotland
HES SM5657
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 1340m wnw of giants graves,arran
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glenashdale Wood Fort is an Iron Age fortification located on the Isle of Arran in Bute, Scotland, approximately 1340 metres west-north-west of Giants Graves. The fort represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive settlement in the Clyde region, dating to the later prehistoric period when such hillforts and enclosed settlements were prevalent across Scotland. The site's physical remains reflect the architectural traditions of Iron Age communities, though specific details of its structural elements and current condition are best verified through the Historic Environment Scotland records. As part of Arran's archaeological landscape, the fort contributes to understanding settlement patterns and territorial organisation during the Iron Age in the western Scottish Hebrides.

Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5657. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran?

Glenashdale Wood Fort is an Iron Age fortification located on the Isle of Arran in Bute, Scotland, approximately 1340 metres west-north-west of Giants Graves. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5657.

What period does Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran date from?

Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 1340m wnw of giants graves,arran. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran?

Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,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 SM5657.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torran Loisgte, chambered cairn 100m ENE of, Arran (1 km), Giants' Graves, long cairns, Whiting Bay, Arran (1.3 km), Meallach's Grave,long cairn,Monamore Glen (3.9 km).

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