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Ascoile is a prehistoric earthwork located in Sutherland in the north of Scotland. The monument comprises an ancient defensive or settlement-related earthwork situated approximately 890 metres south-east of Ascoile itself. As with many undated earthworks in the Scottish Highlands, its precise chronological attribution remains uncertain, though such monuments in this region typically date from the Iron Age or earlier prehistoric periods. The site represents evidence of early settlement and land use in this remote area of northern Scotland, contributing to understanding of prehistoric occupation patterns in Sutherland.
Ascoile, earthwork 890m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3288. View the official record →
Ascoile is a prehistoric earthwork located in Sutherland in the north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3288.
Ascoile, earthwork 890m SE of 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 SM3288.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilbraur, broch 135m SSW of (1.1 km), Kilbraur,hut circle & clearance cairns 270m SW of (1.2 km), Balnacoil Hill,cairn 530m NE of Balnacoil Lodge,Strath Brora (2.3 km).
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