Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Kinellan,crannog
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Loch Kinellan,crannog

Scotland
HES SM3987
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loch Kinellan Crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site consists of the submerged or partially submerged structural remains of a crannog, a type of dwelling platform constructed within or beside a freshwater loch, characteristic of settlement patterns across Scotland during the Iron Age and continuing through the Medieval period. Crannogs of this era typically served defensive and domestic purposes, with evidence suggesting occupation spanning multiple centuries. The archaeological significance of Loch Kinellan Crannog lies in its potential to yield material culture and structural evidence illuminating settlement strategies and continuity of occupation in the Scottish Highlands across the Iron Age to Medieval transition.

Loch Kinellan,crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3987. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Kinellan,crannog?

Loch Kinellan Crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3987.

What period does Loch Kinellan,crannog date from?

Loch Kinellan,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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Kinellan,crannog?

Loch Kinellan,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 SM3987.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Kinellan,crannog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clach an Tiompain, symbol stone (1.6 km), Clachan Corrach, chambered cairn 375m E of Beallach Farm (2 km), Preas Mairi,chambered cairn (2 km).

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