Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCamore Wood, settlement
Settlement

Camore Wood, settlement

Scotland
HES SM5898
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camore Wood is an ancient settlement located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The site comprises structural remains indicative of early settlement activity in the region, though precise dating and detailed archaeological characterisation require reference to specialist surveys and excavation records held by Historic Environment Scotland. As with many upland settlements in Sutherland, the site reflects patterns of land use and habitation that span potentially several centuries, from prehistoric through to medieval periods. The monument's significance lies in its contribution to understanding the settlement history and land exploitation strategies of the far north of Scotland.

Camore Wood, settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5898. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camore Wood, settlement?

Camore Wood is an ancient settlement located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5898.

Who is responsible for protecting Camore Wood, settlement?

Camore Wood, 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 SM5898.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camore Wood, settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Davochfin,chambered cairn 700m NNW of (0.4 km), Drumdivan,hut circle 700m SSW of (0.9 km), Drumdivan,hut circle 500m SW of (1 km).

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