Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuliston, depopulated settlement
Depopulated settlement

Auliston, depopulated settlement

Scotland
HES SM7787
Site type
Depopulated settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Auliston is a depopulated settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, and represents a rural community that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. The site comprises the remains of buildings and associated field systems characteristic of agricultural settlements in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Like many settlements across Scotland, Auliston was likely affected by the social and economic upheavals of the early modern period, including agricultural reorganisation and population movements. The physical remains visible today provide evidence of the settlement's layout and land use patterns, contributing to understanding of rural settlement history in Argyllshire.

Auliston, depopulated settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7787. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auliston, depopulated settlement?

Auliston is a depopulated settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, and represents a rural community that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7787.

Who is responsible for protecting Auliston, depopulated settlement?

Auliston, depopulated settlement 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 SM7787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auliston, depopulated settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Fintan's Church,Cill Dhonnaig (3.6 km), Mungosdail Castle, dun, Cnapaird, 550m S of Bonnavoulin (4.2 km), Dun Urgadul,dun,Mull (5.8 km).

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