Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMar,township on banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich
Township on banks of allt an t-sionnaich

Mar,township on banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich

Scotland
HES SM6454
Site type
Township on banks of allt an t-sionnaich
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mar is an ancient township situated on the banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The settlement represents a form of agricultural occupation characteristic of the Highlands and upland regions of north-east Scotland, where communities organised around pastoral and subsistence farming practices. The physical remains visible today reflect the dispersed settlement pattern typical of pre-improvement Highland townships, with evidence of structures and field systems arranged across the landscape according to topography and water access. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the reference SM6454, indicating its significance as a scheduled monument of archaeological and historical importance to understanding patterns of Highland settlement and land use.

Mar,township on banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6454. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mar,township on banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich?

Mar is an ancient township situated on the banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6454.

Who is responsible for protecting Mar,township on banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich?

Mar,township on banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich 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 SM6454.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mar,township on banks of Allt an t-Sionnaich?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mar,shielings,enclosures & buildings, Bynack Lodge to Ruigh nan Clach (1.7 km), Mar, townships, enclosures, stills, kilns, Dubrach to E of Dalvorar (2.3 km), Lui Water, townships 800m to 2780m SE of Derry Lodge (5.9 km).

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