Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog 200m wsw of mill of ross

Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross

Scotland
HES SM6597
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog 200m wsw of mill of ross
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Cran­nogs of this period typically served as defensive or prestigious domestic structures, constructed from timber and stone upon the loch bed and accessed by causeway or boat. The site's extended chronological range from the Iron Age through the Medieval period suggests successive phases of occupation and adaptation to changing settlement patterns across more than a thousand years. Such structures remain archaeologically significant for evidence of lacustrine settlement practices and daily life in Scottish waters during these formative historical periods.

Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6597. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross?

Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6597.

What period does Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross date from?

Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog 200m wsw of mill of ross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross?

Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross 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 SM6597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Lomond, crannog 200m WSW of Mill of Ross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Luss, churchyard surrounding Luss Parish Church (3.9 km), Strathcashell Point,cashel (4.5 km), Strathcashell Point,crannog (4.5 km).

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