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Upper Gylen is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 700 metres east-north-east of Kerrera in Argyllshire, Scotland. The fort occupies a defensive position on elevated terrain and exhibits the characteristic features of Iron Age Scottish fortifications, including ramparts designed to command views of the surrounding landscape and approaches. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in the Argyll region, reflecting the strategic territorial concerns of its period. The fort's placement and construction reflect the settlement patterns and defensive priorities of Iron Age communities in the western Highlands.
Upper Gylen, fort 700m ENE of, Kerrera is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4210. View the official record →
Upper Gylen is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 700 metres east-north-east of Kerrera in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4210.
Upper Gylen, fort 700m ENE of, Kerrera dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 700m ene of, kerrera. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Upper Gylen, fort 700m ENE of, Kerrera 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 SM4210.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrnacarry,Tigh Cuil,deserted township (5 km), Dunan Buiaig, cairn, Kilninver (5.1 km), Kilninver,St Beans Church & burial ground (5.4 km).
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