Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGrulin Uachdrach, depopulated settlement 500m SSW of An Sgurr, Eigg
Depopulated settlement 500m ssw of an sgurr, eigg

Grulin Uachdrach, depopulated settlement 500m SSW of An Sgurr, Eigg

Scotland
HES SM11002
Site type
Depopulated settlement 500m ssw of an sgurr, eigg
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Grulin Uachdrach is a depopulated settlement situated approximately 500 metres south-south-west of An Sgurr on the Isle of Eigg in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of former habitation on this Small Isles location, reflecting patterns of settlement and subsequent abandonment characteristic of the Hebridean landscape. The settlement's exact chronological range and archaeological characteristics remain documented within the Scottish heritage record, though the site exemplifies the broader phenomenon of depopulation affecting many Scottish island communities, particularly from the medieval period onwards. The designation as a scheduled monument recognises its historical and archaeological significance in understanding past settlement patterns in the Hebrides.

Grulin Uachdrach, depopulated settlement 500m SSW of An Sgurr, Eigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grulin Uachdrach, depopulated settlement 500m SSW of An Sgurr, Eigg?

Grulin Uachdrach is a depopulated settlement situated approximately 500 metres south-south-west of An Sgurr on the Isle of Eigg in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11002.

Who is responsible for protecting Grulin Uachdrach, depopulated settlement 500m SSW of An Sgurr, Eigg?

Grulin Uachdrach, depopulated settlement 500m SSW of An Sgurr, Eigg 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 SM11002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grulin Uachdrach, depopulated settlement 500m SSW of An Sgurr, Eigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Sgurr,fort,Eigg (0.8 km), Loch nam Ban Mora, dun, Eigg (1 km), Garbh Bealach, fort, 1000m SW of Sandavore, Eigg (1.6 km).

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