Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog at n end of

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of

Scotland
HES SM11081
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog at n end of
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located at the northern end of its namesake loch in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site represents a dwelling platform constructed in the shallow waters, a settlement form characteristic of Scottish lochs during the Iron Age and continuing into the Medieval period. Such crannogs typically comprised timber-built structures supported on a submerged foundation of stone, wood, and other materials, providing defended domestic and possibly defensive refuge. This particular crannog exemplifies the long continuity of settlement traditions in the Scottish Highlands, with occupation spanning over a millennium of cultural and technological change.

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of?

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located at the northern end of its namesake loch in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11081.

What period does Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of date from?

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog at n end of. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of?

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end 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 SM11081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of (0.9 km), Plockton Open Air Church, 60m NNW of War Memorial (2.6 km), Strome Castle (6.7 km).

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