Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog 200m ne of rubha namoine

Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine

Scotland
HES SM4219
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog 200m ne of rubha namoine
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch Nell crannog is a wetland settlement structure located approximately 200 metres north-east of Rubha Namoine in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents an artificial island dwelling of Iron Age to Medieval date, belonging to a tradition of crannog construction that persisted across several centuries in Scottish freshwater lochs. Such structures served as secure domestic and possibly defensive settlements, typically constructed from timber and stone platforms built up from the loch bed or supported on timber piles. The crannog's longevity of occupation across the Iron Age and into the Medieval period indicates sustained use and cultural continuity at this location in the Argyll landscape.

Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4219. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine?

Loch Nell crannog is a wetland settlement structure located approximately 200 metres north-east of Rubha Namoine in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4219.

What period does Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine date from?

Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog 200m ne of rubha namoine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine?

Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine 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 SM4219.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Nell,crannog 200m NE of Rubha Namoine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilmore House,fort 470m E of (3.2 km), Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of (3.2 km), Kilmore House,cairn 220m E of (3.3 km).

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