Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTom an Iasgaire, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Tom an Iasgaire, fort

Scotland
HES SM4034
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tom an Iasgaire is a Iron Age fort situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a defensive structure, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Located in the Highlands, the fort represents the type of fortified settlement that would have provided protection and served as a focal point for Iron Age communities in this area. The site's physical remains, though subject to erosion and change over the centuries, contribute to archaeological understanding of Iron Age settlement distribution and defensive architecture in western Scotland.

Tom an Iasgaire, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tom an Iasgaire, fort?

Tom an Iasgaire is a Iron Age fort situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4034.

What period does Tom an Iasgaire, fort date from?

Tom an Iasgaire, fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tom an Iasgaire, fort?

Tom an Iasgaire, fort 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 SM4034.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tom an Iasgaire, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caisteal Suidhe Cheannaidh, dun 470m NW of Achnacraobh (4.4 km), Larach Bhan,cup marked rock 1600m WNW of (4.9 km), Larach Bhan,cairn 350m NW of (5.3 km).

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