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Loch Gorm, Eilean Mór, castle is a medieval fortified structure situated on an island in Loch Gorm in Argyllshire, Scotland. The castle represents the type of strategic island stronghold characteristic of the Hebridean lordships during the medieval period, when such fortifications served to control local waters and demonstrate territorial authority. The site's remote island location would have provided natural defensive advantages whilst allowing command of the loch and surrounding region. The surviving remains indicate construction and occupation during the medieval period, though the castle's precise dating and constructional phases require careful archaeological assessment.
Loch Gorm,Eilean Mor,castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5273. View the official record →
Loch Gorm, Eilean Mór, castle is a medieval fortified structure situated on an island in Loch Gorm in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5273.
Loch Gorm,Eilean Mor,castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a eilean mor,castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Loch Gorm,Eilean Mor,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 SM5273.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coille,kerbed cairn 1190m SSW of,Islay (1.8 km), An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay (2 km), Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones (2.9 km).
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