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Creag Eilid is a post-medieval settlement, field system and cairn located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 1000 metres to the east-south-east of a related settlement complex. The monument sits on bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, a geological formation dating to the Middle Cambrian period, composed primarily of psammite and pelite that has weathered to create the characteristic landscape of upland Perthshire. This solid foundation of ancient metamorphic rock underlies the later human occupation of the site.
The settlement comprises the structural remains of post-medieval habitation, with associated field systems indicating pastoral and agricultural use of the surrounding terrain. The presence of a cairn within the monument complex suggests ritual or funerary significance, a common feature in Scottish settlements of this period. The proximity of the related settlement to the east-south-west indicates a planned or clustered approach to land use typical of post-medieval Highland communities.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SM5321, recognising its importance to understanding post-medieval settlement patterns and land management in the Highlands. The combination of domestic structures, cultivated ground and ceremonial or commemorative features provides evidence of community organisation and daily life in this upland region during the post-medieval era.
Creag Eilid,settlements,field system and cairn 1000m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5321. View the official record →
Creag Eilid is a post-medieval settlement, field system and cairn located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 1000 metres to the east-south-east of a related settlement complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5321.
Creag Eilid,settlements,field system and cairn 1000m ESE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlements,field system and cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Creag Eilid,settlements,field system and cairn 1000m ESE 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 SM5321.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meall Uaine, round houses 940m, 1020m and 1040m NE of Loch Scoly (1.4 km), Cup and ring marked stone, dun and farmstead 70m SW of Brae of Cultullich (5.3 km), Kincraigie, homestead 170m NNW of (5.3 km).
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Creag Eilid,settlements,field system and cairn 1000m ESE of stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.