Kintyre's Ancient Footprints: Archaeological Heritage

Linking with SCAPE (Scottish Coastal Archaeology and the Problem of Erosion) Trust and SCARF (Scottish Archaeological Research Framework), we're mapping Kintyre's rich archaeological heritage:

Coastal Sites

  • Ancient settlements
  • Shipwrecks
  • Fish traps
  • Maritime structures
  • Eroding sites needing documentation

Prehistoric Landscapes

  • Standing stones
  • Cup and ring marks
  • Burial cairns
  • Settlement remains
  • Ancient field systems

Medieval Heritage

  • Castle sites
  • Religious structures
  • Settlement patterns
  • Industrial remains
  • Agricultural features

Industrial Archaeology

  • Distillery heritage
  • Mining remains
  • Fishing industry
  • Agricultural processing
  • Transport infrastructure

Community Archaeology

  • Known sites
  • New discoveries
  • Threatened locations
  • Research projects
  • Local knowledge

Key Resources: SCARF: https://scarf.scot

  • Research frameworks
  • Latest findings
  • Archaeological methods
  • National context

SCAPE Trust: https://scapetrust.org

  • Coastal archaeology
  • Erosion monitoring
  • Community projects
  • Recording methods

Each mapped site helps tell the story of human presence in Kintyre, from earliest settlers to recent past. Help us document these precious traces of our shared history.

https://scarf.scot

https://scapetrust.org

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