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Craignavar is a deserted township in Perthshire, Scotland, representing the remains of a rural settlement that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. The site preserves evidence of traditional Highland settlement patterns, with archaeological remains indicating domestic occupation and agricultural land use characteristic of early modern Scottish townships. The physical remains visible at Craignavar reflect the modest building traditions and subsistence farming economy typical of highland communities before depopulation altered the landscape. The settlement's abandonment forms part of the broader pattern of rural depopulation in the Scottish Highlands that intensified from the eighteenth century onwards.
Craignavar, deserted township is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10853. View the official record →
Craignavar is a deserted township in Perthshire, Scotland, representing the remains of a rural settlement that was abandoned during the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10853.
Craignavar, deserted township 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 SM10853.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milquhanzie Hill, fort (7 km), Stonefield, standing stone 250m SE of (7.1 km), Monzie Castle,standing stone 600m ESE of (7.4 km).
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