Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum
Cave,mullach ard,rum

Bagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum

Scotland
HES SM6328
Site type
Cave,mullach ard,rum
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bagh na h-Uamha is a cave situated on the island of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site occupies a natural rock shelter on the shore at Mullach Ard and has yielded evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods. Archaeological investigation has revealed material culture indicative of use during prehistoric times, though the precise chronology and extent of habitation remain subjects of scholarly study. The cave represents an important record of settlement patterns on the Hebridean islands during antiquity.

Bagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum?

Bagh na h-Uamha is a cave situated on the island of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6328.

Who is responsible for protecting Bagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum?

Bagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum 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 SM6328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,Rum (0.2 km), Port-na-Caranean,settlement,Rum (1.4 km), Kinloch Farm,settlement 400m NE of Kinloch Castle,Rum (3.1 km).

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