Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMingulay, village and field system
Post-Medieval · Village and field system

Mingulay, village and field system

Scotland
HES SM6593
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Village and field system
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mingulay village and field system is a post-medieval settlement and associated agricultural landscape located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a planned village with its accompanying field systems, representing settlement patterns from the post-medieval period. The physical character of the site includes structural remains and field boundaries that reflect the organisation of rural life during this era. Mingulay represents an important example of post-medieval Highland settlement and land use practices, contributing to our understanding of agricultural communities in the region during this period.

Mingulay, village and field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6593. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mingulay, village and field system?

Mingulay village and field system is a post-medieval settlement and associated agricultural landscape located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6593.

What period does Mingulay, village and field system date from?

Mingulay, village and field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a village and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mingulay, village and field system?

Mingulay, village and field system 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 SM6593.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mingulay, village and field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sron an Duin,dun,Skate Point (3.2 km), Pabbay,symbol stone,cross-marked stones,chapel and settlement (6.2 km), Dunan Ruadh,galleried dun,Pabbay,Barra (6.7 km).

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