Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRedcastle, crannog 600m SSE of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM7763
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Redcastle crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located approximately 600 metres south-southeast of Redcastle in Scotland. The site represents a form of defended domestic occupation characteristic of Scottish crannogs, which were constructed by building timber-framed structures on naturally occurring or artificially created islands in lochs and wetland areas. The extended chronology from the Iron Age through the Medieval period suggests continuous or repeated use of this location, indicating its sustained importance as a settlement site. The crannog's survival as an archaeological monument provides evidence of domestic life and settlement patterns across multiple historical periods in the Scottish landscape.

Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7763. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE of?

Redcastle crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located approximately 600 metres south-southeast of Redcastle in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7763.

What period does Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE of date from?

Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE 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 Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE of?

Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE 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 SM7763.

What other scheduled monuments are near Redcastle, crannog 600m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Phopachy, crannog 540m NNW of (2.9 km), Tom-a'-Caisteal, castle 400m S of Kirkton (4.5 km), Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries (6.3 km).

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