Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM2595
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hyndford House Crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 135 metres north-north-west of Hyndford House. The site represents a type of prehistoric and early historic settlement common to Scotland, comprising a constructed platform in what would formerly have been a loch or wetland environment. The crannog's occupation span from the Iron Age through the Medieval period indicates sustained use across multiple centuries, reflecting the strategic value of such defended or sheltered settlement locations. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM2595.

Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2595. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of?

Hyndford House Crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 135 metres north-north-west of Hyndford House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2595.

What period does Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of date from?

Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW 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 Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of?

Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW 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 SM2595.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hyndford House,crannog 135m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Kentigern's Church, Lanark (2.3 km), Corra Castle (2.4 km), New Lanark, Mill Number Four (2.6 km).

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