Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSaddell House,fort 450m NE of
Iron Age · Fort

Saddell House,fort 450m NE of

Scotland
HES SM3539
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Saddell House fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 450 metres north-east of Saddell House in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement dating to the Iron Age period, when such forts served as centres of power and protection for local communities in western Scotland. The fort's physical remains consist of earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age construction, reflecting the defensive strategies employed during this era. As a recorded monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system, the site contributes to understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in Argyllshire during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Saddell House,fort 450m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3539. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Saddell House,fort 450m NE of?

Saddell House fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 450 metres north-east of Saddell House in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3539.

What period does Saddell House,fort 450m NE of date from?

Saddell House,fort 450m NE 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 Saddell House,fort 450m NE of?

Saddell House,fort 450m 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 SM3539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saddell House,fort 450m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saddell Abbey (1 km), Ugadale Point,dun (3.7 km), Kildonan,dun (4.5 km).

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