Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInverlaidnan Old House

Inverlaidnan Old House

Scotland
HES SM10481
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inverlaidnan Old House is a ruined domestic structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The building dates from the medieval or early modern period and represents the remains of a stone-built dwelling that reflects the vernacular architecture of the Highlands. Though now substantially ruined, the site preserves evidence of traditional Highland domestic construction and settlement patterns. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and remains of local archaeological interest as a surviving example of early settlement in the region.

Inverlaidnan Old House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10481. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inverlaidnan Old House?

Inverlaidnan Old House is a ruined domestic structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10481.

Who is responsible for protecting Inverlaidnan Old House?

Inverlaidnan Old House 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 SM10481.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inverlaidnan Old House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Avielochan,Tor Beag,fort (6 km), Drumbain Cottage, hut circles 725m, 845m and 975m ESE of (7.1 km), Loch Nan Carraigean, cairns 40m S of (7.5 km).

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