Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat
Settlement,loch olabhat

Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat

Scotland
HES SM5238
Site type
Settlement,loch olabhat
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eilean Domhnuill is a prehistoric settlement site located on an island in Loch Olabhat in the Outer Hebrides, Inverness-shire. The site comprises the remains of structures dating primarily to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, representing occupation spanning several millennia. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of settlement activity and material culture characteristic of these early periods, though the precise nature and extent of occupation phases remain subjects of scholarly examination. The loch setting provided both defensive and subsistence advantages to its ancient inhabitants, and the site contributes significantly to understanding settlement patterns in the Hebridean islands during prehistoric times.

Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5238. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat?

Eilean Domhnuill is a prehistoric settlement site located on an island in Loch Olabhat in the Outer Hebrides, Inverness-shire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5238.

Who is responsible for protecting Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat?

Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat 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 SM5238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun a'Ghallain,dun,Griminish (0.6 km), Foshigarry,settlement (1.1 km), Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower (1.6 km).

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