Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBeinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull
Post-Medieval · Structures and field system 550m sse of, treshnish, mull

Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull

Scotland
HES SM10584
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Structures and field system 550m sse of, treshnish, mull
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Beinn Duill structures and field system, located 550 metres south-southeast of Treshnish on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, is a post-medieval settlement comprising stone-built structures and associated agricultural land. The site represents the domestic and subsistence economy of the post-medieval period on the Hebridean islands, with evidence of both habitation and field management. The structures and their surrounding field systems reflect the pastoral and arable strategies employed by island communities during this era. This archaeological complex contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land use in the Scottish Hebrides following the medieval period.

Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10584. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull?

Beinn Duill structures and field system, located 550 metres south-southeast of Treshnish on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, is a post-medieval settlement comprising stone-built structures and associated agricultural land. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10584.

What period does Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull date from?

Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a structures and field system 550m sse of, treshnish, mull. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull?

Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull 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 SM10584.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crackaig and Glac Gugairidh, depopulated settlements, Mull (0.8 km), Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull (1 km), Dun Haunn, fort 300m S of, Treshnish, Mull (1.2 km).

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