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Ceapmaol is a settlement located 300 metres east-north-east of Inverness-shire in the Scottish Highlands. The site lies on bedrock belonging to the Grampian Group, metamorphic rocks of psammite and semipelite composition that formed during the Neoproterozoic era. These ancient metamorphic strata underlie much of this region and have been heavily glaciated, creating the characteristic landscape of weathered slopes and lochs that define the Highland terrain.
The settlement represents occupation on one of the oldest geological foundations in Britain, though the archaeological chronology of the site itself remains to be fully established through investigation. Settlements in Inverness-shire have traditionally occupied positions offering access to water, shelter from exposure, and proximity to grazing land and hunting grounds, factors likely determinant in the placement of Ceapmaol upon this ancient bedrock.
The site is now protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4532, recognising its significance to the archaeological and historical understanding of Highland settlement patterns. As with many upland settlements in this region, its precise dating and function await detailed archaeological examination, though its survival to the present day testifies to the enduring nature of human occupation in these landscapes.
Ceapmaol,settlement 300m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4532. View the official record →
Ceapmaol is a settlement located 300 metres east-north-east of Inverness-shire in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4532.
Ceapmaol,settlement 300m ENE of 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 SM4532.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Druimantorran, hut circles and field system 1525m NE and 1460m ENE of (0.8 km), Leadclune, cairn 1115m E of, Creag Innis an Daimh Dhuibh (1.5 km), Torness Cottage, two hut circles 300m SSW of (2.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Ceapmaol,settlement 300m ENE of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Ceapmaol,settlement 300m ENE of stands on Grampian Group, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is psammite and semipelite.