Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Lossit, promontory fort
In or near Portnahaven.
Lossit, promontory fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lossit, promontory fort is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Lossit is an archaeological promontory fort located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is notable for its significant historical value, reflecting ancient defensive structures. The fort's strategic position offers insights into past settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7174, -6.5037
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA47 7SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: node/12905482350 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lossit, promontory fort?
- Lossit, promontory fort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA47 7SZ).
- What is Lossit, promontory fort?
- Lossit, promontory fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lossit, promontory fort?
- Drivers can use postcode PA47 7SZ.
- Is Lossit, promontory fort free to visit?
- Yes, Lossit, promontory fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lossit, promontory fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA47 7SZ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.