Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM1998
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stonehouse crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificially constructed island settlement situated in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. The site comprises a crannog, a form of prehistoric and historic settlement built on or in water, which served as a defended domestic residence and possibly a place of status for its inhabitants. The structural remains, preserved within the loch deposits, represent evidence of human occupation and engineering capability spanning from the Iron Age through the Medieval period, indicating prolonged use and reuse of the location across more than a millennium. Such crannogs are significant archaeological monuments for understanding settlement patterns, material culture, and defensive strategies in early medieval Scotland.

Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1998. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of?

Stonehouse crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificially constructed island settlement situated in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1998.

What period does Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of date from?

Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of?

Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW 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 SM1998.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stonehouse,crannog 800m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg (4.7 km), Myrton Castle,tower,Monreith Park (5.8 km), Fell of Barhullion,fort 550m S of (6 km).

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