Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBourblaige,settlement
Settlement

Bourblaige,settlement

Scotland
HES SM6178
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bourblaige is a prehistoric settlement site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, recorded within the Historic Environment Record under designation SM6178. The site represents evidence of ancient habitation in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation and publication of findings specific to this location remain limited within the mainstream scholarly record. Its physical character and precise chronology would require reference to original archaeological survey documentation and local heritage records to establish with certainty. The settlement contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric occupation and land use in Argyll, an area of significant archaeological interest for early Scottish settlement studies.

Bourblaige,settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bourblaige,settlement?

Bourblaige is a prehistoric settlement site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, recorded within the Historic Environment Record under designation SM6178. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6178.

Who is responsible for protecting Bourblaige,settlement?

Bourblaige,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 SM6178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bourblaige,settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sgeir Fhada,fort 100m NNW of (1 km), Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall (1.4 km), Cladh Chiarain,chambered cairn 80m NNE of (1.4 km).

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