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Portrigh Strip is an ancient earthwork located in Argyllshire, Scotland, recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM3672. The site consists of a linear earthwork feature whose precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study. Such strip earthworks in the Scottish Highlands and Islands have been variously interpreted as medieval or later agricultural boundaries, defensive works, or ritual monuments, though the specific chronology and purpose of this particular example would require consultation of detailed archaeological surveys and excavation records. The monument's significance lies in its contribution to understanding land use and settlement patterns in Argyllshire during the medieval and early modern periods.
Portrigh Strip,earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3672. View the official record →
Portrigh Strip is an ancient earthwork located in Argyllshire, Scotland, recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM3672. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3672.
Portrigh Strip,earthwork 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 SM3672.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Airds Castle, 235m SE of Barncluith, Carradale (0.8 km), Carradale,fort,Kilbrannan Sound (1.3 km), Rudha nan Sgarbh,dun (4.1 km).
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