Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of
Iron Age · Fort and kelp kiln

Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5908
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and kelp kiln
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Greod Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 900 metres south-east of a kelp kiln. The fort represents a defensive settlement typical of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands, constructed to provide protection and control over the surrounding landscape. The associated kelp kiln, a later industrial feature, reflects the economic importance of kelp harvesting and processing along the Argyll coast, an activity that became particularly significant from the seventeenth century onwards. The two monuments together illustrate the palimpsest of human activity at this location across different historical periods.

Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5908. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of?

Greod Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 900 metres south-east of a kelp kiln. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5908.

What period does Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of date from?

Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort and kelp kiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of?

Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of 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 SM5908.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greod,fort and kelp kiln 900m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coroghon Castle,Canna (1.6 km), Canna,St Columba's Graveyard,cross (1.9 km), Tarbert,settlement 1100m E of (3.6 km).

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