Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan
Iron Age · Fort nne of leckavroan

Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan

Scotland
HES SM3096
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort nne of leckavroan
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knock Scalbart is a Iron Age fort located north-northeast of Leckavroan in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate hillfort with a single defensive rampart enclosing the summit of its rocky knoll, typical of fortified settlements constructed during the Iron Age in western Scotland. The fort's position on elevated terrain would have provided strategic visibility across the surrounding landscape, characteristic of defensive sites from this period. Like many Iron Age forts in Argyll, Knock Scalbart represents the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by local populations during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3096. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan?

Knock Scalbart is a Iron Age fort located north-northeast of Leckavroan in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3096.

What period does Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan date from?

Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort nne of leckavroan. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan?

Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan 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 SM3096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kildalloig, fort 800m WSW of (4 km), Kilchrist,dun 450m ESE of (5.6 km), Killeonan,chapel & burial ground 300m SW of (5.9 km).

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