Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoedebest,settlement 1300m W of
Settlement

Loedebest,settlement 1300m W of

Scotland
HES SM5189
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loedebest is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 1300 metres west of the named settlement of Loedebest in Caithness, northern Scotland. The site represents evidence of early human occupation in the far north of Scotland, though detailed archaeological investigation and chronological refinement of the settlement remain limited in the published scholarly record. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the reference HES INSPIRE SM5189, indicating its recognition as a significant archaeological resource within Scotland's designated heritage framework.

Loedebest,settlement 1300m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loedebest,settlement 1300m W of?

Loedebest is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 1300 metres west of the named settlement of Loedebest in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5189.

Who is responsible for protecting Loedebest,settlement 1300m W of?

Loedebest,settlement 1300m W 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 SM5189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loedebest,settlement 1300m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rinsary,homestead 500m WNW of,Berriedale (8.6 km), Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn (8.6 km), Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW of (9 km).

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