Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStormont Loch, crannog
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

Stormont Loch, crannog

Scotland
HES SM7302
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stormont Loch Crannog is a partially submerged artificial island settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, with occupation evidence spanning from the Iron Age through the Medieval period. The site consists of timber and stone construction typical of crannog architecture, representing a settlement strategy employed across Scotland for defence, water access, and resource management. Archaeological investigation has revealed artefactual material consistent with domestic habitation across multiple periods of use, making the site significant for understanding long-term settlement patterns in central Scotland. The crannog's extended chronology from Iron Age origins through Medieval reuse demonstrates the enduring appeal of lacustrine settlement locations in the Scottish landscape.

Stormont Loch, crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7302. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stormont Loch, crannog?

Stormont Loch Crannog is a partially submerged artificial island settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, with occupation evidence spanning from the Iron Age through the Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7302.

What period does Stormont Loch, crannog date from?

Stormont Loch, crannog 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 Stormont Loch, crannog?

Stormont Loch, crannog 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 SM7302.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stormont Loch, crannog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of (6.6 km), Balholmie Cottage, unenclosed settlement 150m N of (6.8 km), Mill of Peattie, cairn 500m SE of (6.9 km).

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