Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay
Post-Medieval · Hut-circles,settlement and field system,islay

An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay

Scotland
HES SM6127
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut-circles,settlement and field system,islay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

An Sidhean is a post-medieval settlement comprising hut-circles, structural remains, and an associated field system located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The settlement represents typical domestic and agricultural organisation of the post-medieval period in the Hebrides, with the hut-circles forming the core of occupation within a managed landscape. The site's field boundaries and cultivation patterns reflect the farming practices employed by its inhabitants during this era. The remains provide archaeological evidence for settlement continuity and land use patterns in the Scottish islands during the centuries following the medieval period.

An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay?

An Sidhean is a post-medieval settlement comprising hut-circles, structural remains, and an associated field system located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6127.

What period does An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay date from?

An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut-circles,settlement and field system,islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay?

An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay 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 SM6127.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Sidhean,hut-circles,settlement and field system,Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coille,kerbed cairn 1190m SSW of,Islay (1.1 km), Loch Gorm,Eilean Mor,castle (2 km), A'Chrannag,fortification,Islay (4.5 km).

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