Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMar Hall, crannog 460m NE of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of

Scotland
HES SM12891
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mar Hall crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located approximately 460 metres north-east of Mar Hall in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of defensive or prestige dwelling typical of Scottish crannogs, which were constructed by building timber-framed structures upon artificial or partially natural islands within lochs or wetland settings. The crannog's occupation spanning from the Iron Age through the Medieval period indicates sustained habitation and reuse across multiple centuries, reflecting the site's strategic or economic importance within the local landscape. Such structures provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns, construction techniques, and domestic life in Scotland during these periods.

Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12891. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of?

Mar Hall crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located approximately 460 metres north-east of Mar Hall in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12891.

What period does Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of date from?

Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of 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 Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of?

Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of 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 SM12891.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mar Hall, crannog 460m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drumcross, enclosure 140m WSW of (1.8 km), Forth and Clyde Canal: Old Kilpatrick - Linnvale (2.8 km), Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges. (3.6 km).

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