Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Seil,crannog
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Loch Seil,crannog

Scotland
HES SM3902
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loch Seil Crannog is a lacustrine dwelling site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, with occupation evidence spanning from the Iron Age through the Medieval period. The site comprises structural remains situated within Loch Seil, representing the type of artificial or semi-artificial island settlement characteristic of Scottish freshwater lochs during prehistoric and historic times. Archaeological investigation has revealed material culture and structural evidence indicative of domestic occupation across an extended timespan, reflecting the continuity of crannog use in western Scotland. The site is designated under Historic Environment Scotland's records as SM3902, acknowledging its significance to understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in the region across multiple periods.

Loch Seil,crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3902. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Seil,crannog?

Loch Seil Crannog is a lacustrine dwelling site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, with occupation evidence spanning from the Iron Age through the Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3902.

What period does Loch Seil,crannog date from?

Loch Seil,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 Seil,crannog?

Loch Seil,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 SM3902.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Seil,crannog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur (6.7 km), Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of (6.8 km), Ardanstur,fort 350m S of (7.3 km).

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