Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier
Deserted settlement and burial ground 250m nne of lawers pier

Old Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier

Scotland
HES SM6280
Site type
Deserted settlement and burial ground 250m nne of lawers pier
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Old Lawers Village is a deserted settlement and burial ground located 250 metres north-north-east of Lawers Pier in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents the remains of a medieval settlement, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the medieval period. The settlement comprises structural remains visible as earthworks and stone foundations, along with an associated burial ground that served the community. The abandonment of Old Lawers reflects patterns of settlement shift common in Highland Perthshire, where population movement and changing land use led to the desertion of earlier villages during the early modern period.

Old Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier?

Old Lawers Village is a deserted settlement and burial ground located 250 metres north-north-east of Lawers Pier in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6280.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier?

Old Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier 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 SM6280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lawers Mill,stone circle 320m NE of (0.7 km), Wester Tullich, sulphuric acid works 800m NNE of (1.5 km), Carn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig (1.6 km).

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