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Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe is a medieval castle situated on Loch Avich in Argyllshire, Scotland. The castle, whose name translates as "Castle of the Red-haired Girl," occupies a defensive position on the loch and dates to the medieval period, though precise construction dates remain uncertain from surviving evidence. The site represents a characteristic example of Scottish lacustrine fortification, utilising the water body as a natural defensive barrier. Limited archaeological investigation has been conducted at the castle, and substantial remains of the medieval structure survive, though the castle has not been continuously occupied in historical times.
Loch Avich,Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe,castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4028. View the official record →
Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe is a medieval castle situated on Loch Avich in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4028.
Loch Avich,Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe,castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a caisteal na nighinn ruaidhe,castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Loch Avich,Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe,castle 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 SM4028.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Awe,Carn Mhic Chealair,crannog (5.7 km), Innis Errich,crannog 1100m SW of (5.7 km), Rubha na Fidhle, chapel, settlement and rock carvings, Loch Awe (6.3 km).
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