Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGrumbeg,depopulated township,N shore of Loch Naver
Depopulated township,n shore of loch naver

Grumbeg,depopulated township,N shore of Loch Naver

Scotland
HES SM414
Site type
Depopulated township,n shore of loch naver
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Grumbeg is a depopulated township situated on the north shore of Loch Naver in Sutherland, Scotland. The settlement represents an example of the rural communities that existed in the Scottish Highlands before the widespread depopulation caused by the Clearances in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The site survives as archaeological remains indicating domestic occupation, reflecting the pattern of highland settlement that characterised the region prior to agricultural reorganisation and estate management changes. Like comparable depopulated townships in Sutherland, Grumbeg provides evidence of the historical landscape and settlement patterns that were transformed during the period of Highland social and economic upheaval.

Grumbeg,depopulated township,N shore of Loch Naver is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grumbeg,depopulated township,N shore of Loch Naver?

Grumbeg is a depopulated township situated on the north shore of Loch Naver in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM414.

Who is responsible for protecting Grumbeg,depopulated township,N shore of Loch Naver?

Grumbeg,depopulated township,N shore of Loch Naver 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 SM414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grumbeg,depopulated township,N shore of Loch Naver?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ach a' Chuil, broch 700m W of E end of Loch Naver (2.5 km), Loch Naver,hut circle 780m ESE of Dail a Thuraich (2.7 km), Grummore, broch (2.7 km).

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