Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,Rum
Cross 150m ne of waterfall in an uamh,rum

Bagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,Rum

Scotland
HES SM6329
Site type
Cross 150m ne of waterfall in an uamh,rum
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bagh na h-Uamha is a carved stone cross located on the Isle of Rum in Argyllshire, positioned approximately 150 metres north-east of a waterfall in An Uamh. The monument dates to the early medieval period and represents an important survivorship of Hebridean stone cross carving tradition. The cross demonstrates the characteristic form and workmanship associated with early Christian monuments in the Scottish islands, reflecting both ecclesiastical influence and local sculptural practice from this era.

Bagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,Rum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6329. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,Rum?

Bagh na h-Uamha is a carved stone cross located on the Isle of Rum in Argyllshire, positioned approximately 150 metres north-east of a waterfall in An Uamh. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6329.

Who is responsible for protecting Bagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,Rum?

Bagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,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 SM6329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bagh na h-Uamha,cross 150m NE of waterfall in An Uamh,Rum?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bagh na h-Uamha,cave,Mullach Ard,Rum (0.2 km), Port-na-Caranean,settlement,Rum (1.5 km), Kinloch Farm,settlement 400m NE of Kinloch Castle,Rum (3.1 km).

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