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Laggantuin is a deserted settlement located in Bute, Scotland, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM4882. The site represents a post-medieval rural settlement, likely occupied from the medieval period through the early modern era, reflecting patterns of settlement and land use common across the Scottish islands. Physical remains at the location include structural features typical of domestic occupation, though the precise architectural details and phases of settlement development require further archaeological investigation. The abandonment of such settlements in Bute reflects broader historical processes affecting rural communities in the Scottish islands, including changing agricultural practices and population movement in the early modern period.
Laggantuin,deserted settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4882. View the official record →
Laggantuin is a deserted settlement located in Bute, Scotland, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland reference SM4882. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4882.
Laggantuin,deserted settlement 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 SM4882.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torr an t'Sean Chaisteil,fort,Sannox (1.4 km), North Glensannox,deserted settlement 900m W of North Sannox (2 km), North Sannox, cairn 420m E of (2.7 km).
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