Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlencruitten Golf Course,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Glencruitten Golf Course,fort

Scotland
HES SM4305
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glencruitten Golf Course fort is an Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement of the later prehistoric period, when fortified enclosures served as centres of power and protection for local communities in the western Scottish Highlands. The fort's archaeological significance lies in its preservation within the landscape of the golf course, where its structural remains continue to inform understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in Argyll.

Glencruitten Golf Course,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4305. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glencruitten Golf Course,fort?

Glencruitten Golf Course fort is an Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4305.

What period does Glencruitten Golf Course,fort date from?

Glencruitten Golf Course,fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glencruitten Golf Course,fort?

Glencruitten Golf Course,fort 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 SM4305.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glencruitten Golf Course,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan Molach,dun 115m SE of Ardoran (6 km), Dunan Corr,fort (6.4 km), Dun Bhlaran,350m NE of Minard (6.9 km).

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