Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Ochiltree,crannogs
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannogs

Loch Ochiltree,crannogs

Scotland
HES SM2266
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannogs
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loch Ochiltree is a site containing Iron Age to Medieval crannogs located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. Crannogs were artificially constructed or modified islands built within freshwater lochs, serving as defended settlements or farmsteads. The structures at Loch Ochiltree span a considerable chronological range, with evidence of occupation and habitation across the Iron Age through the Medieval period, reflecting the sustained use of crannog settlements in Scotland across these centuries. The site represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric and early medieval settlement patterns and domestic life in south-western Scotland.

Loch Ochiltree,crannogs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2266. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Ochiltree,crannogs?

Loch Ochiltree is a site containing Iron Age to Medieval crannogs located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2266.

What period does Loch Ochiltree,crannogs date from?

Loch Ochiltree,crannogs dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannogs. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Ochiltree,crannogs?

Loch Ochiltree,crannogs 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 SM2266.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Ochiltree,crannogs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deil's Dike,linear earthwork,Hill of Ochiltree (1.2 km), Loch Maberry Castle,crannog (3.2 km), Middle Bridge of Cree,cairn 110m WNW of (3.9 km).

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