Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg
Settlement 380m wnw of glenelg

Achnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg

Scotland
HES SM1827
Site type
Settlement 380m wnw of glenelg
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achnagarron is a settlement site located 380 metres west-north-west of Glenelg in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands. The site comprises archaeological remains representative of early settlement patterns in the north-west Highlands, though detailed excavation records specific to this location remain limited in the published scholarly literature. As with many such inland settlement sites in Sutherland, the remains likely date to the medieval or early modern period, reflecting the pastoral and agricultural land use of the region. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM1827.

Achnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1827. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg?

Achnagarron is a settlement site located 380 metres west-north-west of Glenelg in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1827.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg?

Achnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg 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 SM1827.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Kinnauld School,broch NE of (3.7 km), East Kinnauld,fort 1000m NE of Eiden (3.8 km), Morvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 400m E of (5.3 km).

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