Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGruline House, crannog 170m SSW of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM10534
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gruline House crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 170 metres south-south-west of Gruline House itself. The site represents a form of defended domestic settlement characteristic of Scottish lochs, constructed through the accumulation of timber, stone and organic material to create a habitable platform. The crannog's extended chronological span from the Iron Age through the Medieval period suggests sustained occupation or periodic reuse across more than a thousand years, reflecting the strategic and economic importance of the location. Such sites typically served as residences for elite families and provided natural defensive advantages through their island isolation.

Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10534. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of?

Gruline House crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 170 metres south-south-west of Gruline House itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10534.

What period does Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of date from?

Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of?

Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW 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 SM10534.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gruline House, cairn 400m W of (0.4 km), Gruline Pier, crannog 300m SE of (0.4 km), Carn Ban, cairn (0.5 km).

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