Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore)
Settlement 850m wsw of se tip (unimore)

Loch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore)

Scotland
HES SM7866
Site type
Settlement 850m wsw of se tip (unimore)
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch Doire nan Mart is an ancient settlement located 850 metres west-southwest of the southeast tip at Unimore in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM7866. The settlement represents occupation of the Argyllshire landscape during the prehistoric or early medieval period, though detailed archaeological investigation would be required to establish its precise chronology and cultural affiliations. The physical remains survive as archaeological deposits within the landscape around Loch Doire nan Mart, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns in this region of western Scotland.

Loch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7866. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore)?

Loch Doire nan Mart is an ancient settlement located 850 metres west-southwest of the southeast tip at Unimore in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7866.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore)?

Loch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore) 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 SM7866.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit (2.6 km), Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn (4.7 km), Dun Fhionnairidh, fort 540m SSE of Salachan (6.6 km).

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