Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRonachan Bay,fort S of
Iron Age · Fort

Ronachan Bay,fort S of

Scotland
HES SM3185
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ronachan Bay Fort is an Iron Age fortification situated on the coast of Argyllshire in southwestern Scotland. The fort occupies a defensible coastal position and exhibits characteristics typical of Iron Age settlement in the region, including evidence of substantial stone construction. The site dates to the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served important functions in the social and economic organization of Atlantic Scotland. The fort's location on Ronachan Bay reflects the strategic importance of coastal access during this period of Scottish prehistory.

Ronachan Bay,fort S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3185. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ronachan Bay,fort S of?

Ronachan Bay Fort is an Iron Age fortification situated on the coast of Argyllshire in southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3185.

What period does Ronachan Bay,fort S of date from?

Ronachan Bay,fort S of 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 Ronachan Bay,fort S of?

Ronachan Bay,fort S 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 SM3185.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ronachan Bay,fort S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corriechrevie,cairn (0.8 km), Dun Ronachain,dun 400m NE of Ronachan House (1 km), Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of (2.6 km).

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