Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKildalloig, fort 800m WSW of
Iron Age · Fort

Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM3718
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kildalloig is a fort of Iron Age date situated approximately 800 metres west-south-west of Kildalloig in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises the remains of a fortified settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period in the West Highlands, demonstrating the defensive and territorial strategies employed by communities in this region during the pre-Roman Iron Age. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM3718 and represents an important archaeological record of settlement patterns and land use in medieval and later Argyll.

Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3718. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of?

Kildalloig is a fort of Iron Age date situated approximately 800 metres west-south-west of Kildalloig in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3718.

What period does Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of date from?

Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of?

Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW 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 SM3718.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ciaran's Cave,Achinhoan Headland (2.5 km), Balnabraid Glen,cairn 50m W of Corphin Bridge (3.7 km), Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle (4.8 km).

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