Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSgorr nam Ban-naomha, cashel
Cashel

Sgorr nam Ban-naomha, cashel

Scotland
HES SM6224
Site type
Cashel
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sgorr nam Ban-naomha is a cashel located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated as a monument of archaeological significance under Historic Environment Scotland's records. The site represents a form of defended settlement characteristic of early medieval Scotland, consisting of a stone-built enclosure typical of such fortified homesteads. Though precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation, cashels of this type are generally associated with the early medieval period in the western Highlands and islands. The monument's name, derived from Scottish Gaelic, reflects the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region during its period of occupation and use.

Sgorr nam Ban-naomha, cashel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sgorr nam Ban-naomha, cashel?

Sgorr nam Ban-naomha is a cashel located in Argyllshire, Scotland, designated as a monument of archaeological significance under Historic Environment Scotland's records. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6224.

Who is responsible for protecting Sgorr nam Ban-naomha, cashel?

Sgorr nam Ban-naomha, cashel 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 SM6224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sgorr nam Ban-naomha, cashel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rubha nic Eamoin,fort 600m S of Tarbert,Canna (0.9 km), Garrisdale,hut circle 870m SSE of (1.3 km), Garrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW of (2 km).

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