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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 →
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.
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.
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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