Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLosgann Larnach,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Losgann Larnach,fort

Scotland
HES SM3928
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Losgann Larnach is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated as HES INSPIRE SM3928. The site represents the defensive settlement patterns characteristic of the Iron Age in western Scotland, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during this period. The fort's physical remains and topographical position indicate occupation during the pre-Roman Iron Age, when such fortified enclosures served as centres of control and refuge for local populations. The monument contributes to our understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation across the Argyll peninsula.

Losgann Larnach,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3928. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Losgann Larnach,fort?

Losgann Larnach is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated as HES INSPIRE SM3928. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3928.

What period does Losgann Larnach,fort date from?

Losgann Larnach,fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Losgann Larnach,fort?

Losgann Larnach,fort 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 SM3928.

What other scheduled monuments are near Losgann Larnach,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardencaple, dun 430m SSW of Camuslaich, Seil (4.2 km), Dun Aorain,Ellanbeich,Seil (6.9 km), Ballachuan, chapel and burial ground 255m ESE of Braefoot (7.3 km).

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