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Loch Breachacha Crannog is a prehistoric and medieval artificial island settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a crannog, a timber-built dwelling constructed on or near the loch bed, which was occupied during the Iron Age and subsequently reused through the medieval period, indicating sustained habitation and economic importance across more than a millennium. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefacts characteristic of crannog settlements, which served as defended or prestigious residences for local populations. The site represents an important example of crannog technology in western Scotland, a building tradition that exploited aquatic environments for settlement and subsistence throughout the Iron Age and medieval periods.
Loch Breachacha,crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2936. View the official record →
Loch Breachacha Crannog is a prehistoric and medieval artificial island settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2936.
Loch Breachacha,crannog dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Loch Breachacha,crannog 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 SM2936.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun an Achaidh,fort,Acha (3.1 km), Kilbride,enclosure 360m SSW of (4 km).
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