Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLargiemore,fort NE of
Iron Age · Fort

Largiemore,fort NE of

Scotland
HES SM3063
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Largiemore Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, positioned north-east of the settlement of Largiemore. The site represents a typical example of the defended domestic architecture characteristic of the Scottish Iron Age, when communities constructed substantial earthwork or stone fortifications to protect their settlements. The fort's precise chronology within the Iron Age period and details of its construction technique remain subjects of archaeological study, though its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance to understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies in this region during the pre-Roman Iron Age. The site's archaeological importance lies in what it contributes to wider understanding of Iron Age territorial organisation and social hierarchy in Atlantic Scotland.

Largiemore,fort NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Largiemore,fort NE of?

Largiemore Fort is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, positioned north-east of the settlement of Largiemore. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3063.

What period does Largiemore,fort NE of date from?

Largiemore,fort NE 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 Largiemore,fort NE of?

Largiemore,fort NE 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 SM3063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Largiemore,fort NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilkivan,old parish church 150m W of High Kilkivan (6.5 km), Cnocan a'Chluig,cairn & barrow 135m SSW of Kilkivan Quarry (6.7 km), Cnoc Sabhail,dun,Machrihanish (7.1 km).

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