Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHarris,settlement,Rum
Settlement,rum

Harris,settlement,Rum

Scotland
HES SM6434
Site type
Settlement,rum
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Harris is a settlement on the Isle of Rum in Argyllshire that represents occupation during the medieval and early modern periods. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures situated within the landscape of this remote Hebridean island. Harris has yielded archaeological evidence of human activity consistent with the settlement patterns of the Scottish Highlands and Islands during the later medieval period. The physical remains and their distribution across the terrain reflect the subsistence strategies and land use practices characteristic of island communities in this region during the period of occupation.

Harris,settlement,Rum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6434. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harris,settlement,Rum?

Harris is a settlement on the Isle of Rum in Argyllshire that represents occupation during the medieval and early modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6434.

Who is responsible for protecting Harris,settlement,Rum?

Harris,settlement,Rum 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 SM6434.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harris,settlement,Rum?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harris Lodge,settlement 300m NW of,Rum (0.3 km), Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum (0.6 km), Loch Monica,shielings SE of,Rum (0.8 km).

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