Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of
Platforms

Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM10585
Site type
Platforms
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of, is a set of ancient platforms located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The platforms represent archaeological evidence of early settlement and land use in this region, with their construction and arrangement reflecting prehistoric or early historic occupation patterns typical of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The exact chronological attribution and functional purpose of these platforms remain subjects of archaeological study, though such features commonly relate to domestic settlement, cultivation terracing, or ritual activity during the Iron Age or earlier periods. The site's survival and designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its importance to understanding settlement archaeology and land management practices in this part of Argyll.

Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10585. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of?

Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of, is a set of ancient platforms located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10585.

Who is responsible for protecting Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of?

Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE 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 SM10585.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gruline House, platforms 1000m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gruline Pier, crannog 300m SE of (0.9 km), Gruline House, crannog 170m SSW of (1.1 km), Gruline House, cairn 400m W of (1.5 km).

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