Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4272
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Inistrynich crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island dwelling situated approximately 300 metres south-east of Inistrynich in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents the type of lake or loch settlement characteristic of prehistoric and early medieval Scotland, constructed by building up organic and mineral material to create habitable platforms within freshwater bodies. The crannog's occupation spanning from the Iron Age through the Medieval period indicates sustained use across multiple centuries, reflecting the enduring appeal of such defended, water-based settlements in the Scottish Highlands. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under INSPIRE reference SM4272.

Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of?

Inistrynich crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island dwelling situated approximately 300 metres south-east of Inistrynich in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4272.

What period does Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of date from?

Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE 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 Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of?

Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE 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 SM4272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inistrynich,crannog 300m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inishail,church,cross & burial ground (1.4 km), Inishail,crannog 100m W of (1.6 km), Loch Awe,Eilean Seileachan,crannog 500m W of (1.9 km).

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