Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInvershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of
Settlement

Invershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of

Scotland
HES SM5498
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Invershin Primary School settlement is an ancient settlement located approximately 600 metres east of Invershin Primary School in Sutherland, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early occupation and settlement patterns in the north Highlands, though detailed archaeological investigation of its specific chronology and material culture remains limited in the published scholarly record. The designation as an ancient settlement suggests occupation during prehistoric or early historic periods, reflecting the long history of human habitation in the Sutherland region. As with many rural Highland settlements, its precise dating and functional character would benefit from systematic archaeological survey or excavation to establish its cultural and temporal context within the broader settlement archaeology of northern Scotland.

Invershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5498. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Invershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of?

Invershin Primary School settlement is an ancient settlement located approximately 600 metres east of Invershin Primary School in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5498.

Who is responsible for protecting Invershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of?

Invershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of 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 SM5498.

What other scheduled monuments are near Invershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Invershin Farm, settlement and burnt mound 500m E of (0.6 km), Invershin Primary School, settlement 760m NE of and 750m ENE of (0.7 km), Invershin Farm,standing stone 220m ENE of (0.9 km).

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