Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of
Iron Age · Fort

Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM5532
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sean-Chreag fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Sean-Chreag in Ross-shire, Scotland. The fort consists of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the period's emphasis on fortified occupation and territorial control. Such structures typically date to the first millennium BC and represent important archaeological evidence for understanding pre-Roman Highland society and settlement hierarchies. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM5532, ensuring its protection and continued archaeological interest.

Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5532. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of?

Sean-Chreag fort is an Iron Age fortification located approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Sean-Chreag in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5532.

What period does Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of date from?

Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW 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 Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of?

Sean-Chreag,fort 300m 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 SM5532.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Achaidh na h-Inich, crannog at N end of (0.9 km), Plockton Open Air Church, 60m NNW of War Memorial (2.6 km), Strome Castle (5.9 km).

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