Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog 300m ese of lochend

Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend

Scotland
HES SM10917
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog 300m ese of lochend
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loch Migdale crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located three hundred metres southeast of Lochend in Sutherland, Scotland. The site represents the remains of a residential or defensive structure constructed upon a platform within the loch, a settlement form practised across northern Britain during the Iron Age and continuing into the Medieval period. Such crannogs typically served as secure domestic or aristocratic dwellings, offering natural protection through their island location. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM10917.

Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10917. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend?

Loch Migdale crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located three hundred metres southeast of Lochend in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10917.

What period does Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend date from?

Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog 300m ese of lochend. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend?

Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend 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 SM10917.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Migdale, henge 160m ESE of Lochend (0.2 km), Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge (1.4 km), Drumliah,chambered cairn,hut circles & clearance cairns,Tulloch (2.2 km).

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