Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of
Post-Medieval · Settlement cairns and field system

Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4712
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Settlement cairns and field system
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Craggie Cottage is a post-medieval settlement cairn and field system located approximately 600 metres southwest of Craggie Cottage in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises scattered cairns and associated field boundaries that represent the remains of agricultural land organisation and settlement activity dating to the post-medieval period. The field system and settlement evidence reflect the pastoral and arable land use patterns characteristic of rural Highland communities during this era. The monument survives as a landscape feature demonstrating the historical agricultural economy and settlement patterns of the region.

Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4712. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of?

Craggie Cottage is a post-medieval settlement cairn and field system located approximately 600 metres southwest of Craggie Cottage in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4712.

What period does Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of date from?

Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlement cairns and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of?

Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW 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 SM4712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mid Craggie, cairn 90m E of (1 km), Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of (1.5 km), Dun Davie,fort (1.6 km).

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