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Carn nan Uaigh is a prehistoric settlement located in Sutherland, in the north of Scotland. The site comprises a cairn and associated structures indicative of early human occupation in the northern Highlands during the prehistoric period. Such settlements in this region represent evidence of sustained habitation and land use in one of Scotland's more remote areas during antiquity. The monument contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and social organisation in the far north of Scotland.
Carn nan Uaigh, prehistoric settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13627. View the official record →
Carn nan Uaigh is a prehistoric settlement located in Sutherland, in the north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13627.
Carn nan Uaigh, prehistoric 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 SM13627.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge (1.2 km), Carradh nan Clach,two standing stones (1.3 km), Carn Bran,broch on E bank of Loch Burn (2 km).
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