Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWhite Loch,crannog
Iron Age–Medieval · Crannog

White Loch,crannog

Scotland
HES SM2003
Period
Iron Age–Medieval
Site type
Crannog
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Loch crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The site consists of a timber-built dwelling platform constructed within the loch, a settlement type characteristic of prehistoric and early medieval Scotland that provided defensive advantages and access to freshwater resources. Occupation of the crannog appears to span from the Iron Age through the Medieval period, indicating prolonged use across multiple centuries. The remains, now submerged or partially preserved, represent an important archaeological record of domestic settlement patterns and construction techniques in south-western Scotland during these periods.

White Loch,crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is White Loch,crannog?

White Loch crannog is an Iron Age to Medieval artificial island settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2003.

What period does White Loch,crannog date from?

White Loch,crannog dates from the iron age–medieval period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting White Loch,crannog?

White Loch,crannog 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 SM2003.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Loch,crannog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stellock,cup & ring marked rocks ENE of,Monreith (4 km), The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of (4.7 km), Rispain Camp (4.9 km).

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