Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTangy Loch,fortified dwelling
Iron Age · Fortified dwelling

Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling

Scotland
HES SM3180
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fortified dwelling
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tangy Loch is a fortified dwelling of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents the defensive settlement patterns characteristic of the Iron Age peoples of western Scotland, when such fortified structures served as secure residences for community leaders and their families. The monument's physical character as a fortified dwelling reflects the strategic and social importance of elevated or enclosed settlement in this region during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling?

Tangy Loch is a fortified dwelling of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3180.

What period does Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling date from?

Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fortified dwelling. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling?

Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling 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 SM3180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tangy Loch,fortified dwelling?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balegreggen,standing stone 595m ESE of (7.3 km), Bellfield, fort and dun 250m NE of (7.5 km), Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street (7.9 km).

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