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Loedebest is a prehistoric settlement located in Caithness, northern Scotland, recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM5152. The site represents evidence of early human occupation in the far north of mainland Britain, though specific details regarding its precise chronology and structural remains require consultation of specialist archaeological surveys. Like many Caithness settlements of its period, Loedebest contributes to understanding patterns of Bronze Age or Iron Age habitation in the region, where communities exploited the resources of the northern Scottish landscape.
Loedebest,settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5152. View the official record →
Loedebest is a prehistoric settlement located in Caithness, northern Scotland, recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM5152. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5152.
Loedebest,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 SM5152.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rinsary,homestead 500m WNW of,Berriedale (8.5 km), Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale (8.9 km), Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of (9.1 km).
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