Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInishail,crannog 100m W of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Inishail,crannog 100m W of

Scotland
HES SM4137
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Inishail crannog is a residential structure of Iron Age to Medieval date located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 100 metres west of Inishail island. The site represents evidence of sustained settlement and occupation across an extended chronological span, from the Iron Age through the Medieval period, indicating the strategic and economic importance of loch-based settlement in this region. As a crannog, the monument would have comprised a timber-built dwelling platform constructed within the loch, a settlement type characteristic of Scottish and Irish contexts during these periods. The site's survival and archaeological designation reflect its value as evidence for understanding domestic settlement patterns, building practices, and continuity of occupation in the Argyll region during the Iron Age and Medieval periods.

Inishail,crannog 100m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inishail,crannog 100m W of?

Inishail crannog is a residential structure of Iron Age to Medieval date located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 100 metres west of Inishail island. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4137.

What period does Inishail,crannog 100m W of date from?

Inishail,crannog 100m W 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 Inishail,crannog 100m W of?

Inishail,crannog 100m W 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 SM4137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inishail,crannog 100m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Awe,Eilean Seileachan,crannog 500m W of (0.6 km), Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of (1.6 km), Rockhill Farm, crannogs 750m NE & 200m N of (2.8 km).

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