Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone
Cross inscribed stone

Clach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone

Scotland
HES SM1888
Site type
Cross inscribed stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clach na h'Uaighe is a cross-inscribed stone located in Sutherland, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under the Historic Environment Scotland reference SM1888. The stone bears a carved cross incised into its surface, characteristic of early medieval Christian monuments found throughout northern Scotland. Such cross-marked stones typically date to the early Christian period, roughly between the sixth and tenth centuries, and served as markers of Christian sacred space, burial grounds, or territorial significance. The monument reflects the Christianisation of the Highlands and Islands during the early medieval period and remains an important archaeological witness to this transformative phase in Scottish history.

Clach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1888. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone?

Clach na h'Uaighe is a cross-inscribed stone located in Sutherland, Scotland, designated as a scheduled monument under the Historic Environment Scotland reference SM1888. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1888.

Who is responsible for protecting Clach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone?

Clach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone 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 SM1888.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kildonan Church Graveyard,enclosure (0.3 km), Kildonan Burn,hut circles & field system (1.1 km), Achinnearin, souterrain and enclosure S of Suisgill Lodge (2.3 km).

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