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Tarbert is a medieval burgh located on the Kintyre peninsula in Argyllshire, Scotland, established as a significant trading settlement during the medieval period. The burgh developed around its natural harbour, which offered strategic advantage for maritime commerce and communication within the Hebridean region. Tarbert's importance was reinforced by its position on the narrow isthmus connecting the Kintyre peninsula to the wider Argyll mainland, making it a key point for both sea trade and terrestrial routes. The medieval settlement reflects the typical characteristics of Scottish burghs of the period, with organised plots and commercial functions that supported local and regional economic activity.
Tarbert,medieval burgh & environs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3410. View the official record →
Tarbert is a medieval burgh located on the Kintyre peninsula in Argyllshire, Scotland, established as a significant trading settlement during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3410.
Tarbert,medieval burgh & environs dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a medieval burgh & environs. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tarbert,medieval burgh & environs 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 SM3410.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarbert Castle (0 km), Meall Darroch, settlement, 90m SSW of Windy View (1.2 km), Escart, standing stones (2.9 km).
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