Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKillocraw,fort NW of
Iron Age · Fort

Killocraw,fort NW of

Scotland
HES SM3066
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killocraw Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Argyllshire, northwestern Scotland. The site consists of a univallate fort, defended by a single stone wall that encloses an oval interior space typical of Iron Age hillforts in the region. The fort dates to the Iron Age period, representing a form of defensive settlement common to the later prehistoric inhabitants of western Scotland. Such fortifications served both protective and territorial functions within the settlement hierarchies of Iron Age communities in Argyll.

Killocraw,fort NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3066. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killocraw,fort NW of?

Killocraw Fort is an Iron Age fortification located in Argyllshire, northwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3066.

What period does Killocraw,fort NW of date from?

Killocraw,fort NW 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 Killocraw,fort NW of?

Killocraw,fort NW 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 SM3066.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killocraw,fort NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westport,fort 240m N of (4.3 km), Largiemore,fort NE of (5.6 km), Balnagleck, dun 350m NE of (6.2 km).

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