Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannogs 740m wnw and 260m n of st columba's church

Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church

Scotland
HES SM5467
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannogs 740m wnw and 260m n of st columba's church
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilneuair is a pair of Iron Age to Medieval crannogs located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 740 metres west-north-west and 260 metres north of St Columba's Church. Crannogs were artificial or semi-artificial islands constructed in lochs and wetland settings, serving as defended domestic settlements and stock enclosures during prehistoric and early historic periods. The Kilneuair crannogs span a considerable chronological range from the Iron Age through the Medieval period, indicating sustained settlement and use across multiple centuries. The site represents an important example of crannog settlement technology in the West Highlands, preserving evidence of domestic life and defensive strategies in an inland locational context.

Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5467. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church?

Kilneuair is a pair of Iron Age to Medieval crannogs located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 740 metres west-north-west and 260 metres north of St Columba's Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5467.

What period does Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church date from?

Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannogs 740m wnw and 260m n of st columba's church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church?

Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church 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 SM5467.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilneuair,crannogs 740m WNW and 260m N of St Columba's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Bride's Chapel (8.2 km), An Car,standing stone,Lechuary (8.5 km), Baluachraig,prehistoric rock carvings 100m SW of (9.1 km).

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