Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlendrian, depopulated settlement
Depopulated settlement

Glendrian, depopulated settlement

Scotland
HES SM7867
Site type
Depopulated settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glendrian is a depopulated settlement in Argyllshire, Scotland, documented in the historic environment record as HES INSPIRE SM7867. The site represents a rural settlement whose abandonment reflects broader patterns of demographic change and land-use transformation in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The physical remains comprise structural evidence typical of post-medieval domestic occupation, though the precise dating and circumstances of depopulation remain subjects of local historical study. Like many such settlements across Argyllshire, Glendrian's abandonment forms part of the complex social and economic history of the region over recent centuries.

Glendrian, depopulated settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7867. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glendrian, depopulated settlement?

Glendrian is a depopulated settlement in Argyllshire, Scotland, documented in the historic environment record as HES INSPIRE SM7867. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7867.

Who is responsible for protecting Glendrian, depopulated settlement?

Glendrian, depopulated settlement 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 SM7867.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glendrian, depopulated settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnbank,fort 800m NE of,Sanna (3.5 km), Kilchoan, Old Parish Church and graveyard 250m NE of The Manse (4.7 km), Greadal Fhinn,chambered cairn (4.7 km).

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