Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTorr a' Mhanaich, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Torr a' Mhanaich, fort

Scotland
HES SM10559
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Torr a' Mhanaich is a fort of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises an enclosure defended by stone ramparts, characteristic of fortified settlements constructed during the pre-Roman Iron Age in western Scotland. Its positioning and defensive architecture reflect the strategic concerns of communities in this region during the first centuries BCE and CE. The fort represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial control within the broader context of Argyll's archaeological landscape.

Torr a' Mhanaich, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10559. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Torr a' Mhanaich, fort?

Torr a' Mhanaich is a fort of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10559.

What period does Torr a' Mhanaich, fort date from?

Torr a' Mhanaich, 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 Torr a' Mhanaich, fort?

Torr a' Mhanaich, 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 SM10559.

What other scheduled monuments are near Torr a' Mhanaich, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eilean na Carraidh, fish trap (0.3 km), Kilmore, church and burial ground (0.8 km), Kilmore,standing stones 230m SE of (1 km).

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