Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPhopachy, crannog 540m NNW of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7816
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Phopachy crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located approximately 540 metres north-northwest of Phopachy in Scotland. The site represents a form of defended domestic settlement characteristic of prehistoric and early historic Scotland, constructed by building up a platform of wood, stone and other materials within a loch or wetland environment. The crannog's extended chronological range suggests occupation and possibly reoccupation across multiple periods, from the Iron Age through the Medieval period, reflecting the enduring appeal of such locations for settlement. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM7816.

Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7816. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW of?

Phopachy crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located approximately 540 metres north-northwest of Phopachy in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7816.

What period does Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW of date from?

Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW 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 Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW of?

Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW 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 SM7816.

What other scheduled monuments are near Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torvean,motte 270m N of Torvean Croft (5.4 km), Caledonian Canal,Dochgarroch Lock - Muirtown Locks (5.6 km), Caledonian Canal,Dochgarroch Lock (6.4 km).

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