Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of
Iron Age–Medieval · Ceann mara,crannog

Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4229
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Ceann mara,crannog
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ceann Mara crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval settlement site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres south-west of Loch Awe. The site represents a crannog, an artificial or semi-natural island dwelling characteristic of Scottish and Irish lake settlements, which provided defensible domestic spaces and were particularly favoured during the Iron Age and early Medieval periods. The extended chronological range from Iron Age through to Medieval times suggests successive phases of occupation or reuse across more than a millennium. The crannog's location within Loch Awe, one of Scotland's largest freshwater lochs, would have afforded access to aquatic resources and strategic advantages typical of such lacustrine settlements.

Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of?

Ceann Mara crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval settlement site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres south-west of Loch Awe. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4229.

What period does Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of date from?

Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a ceann mara,crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of?

Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW 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 SM4229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockhill Farm, crannogs 750m NE & 200m N of (0.7 km), Loch Awe,Carn an Roin,crannog (0.9 km), Larach Bhan,cairn 350m NW of (0.9 km).

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