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Orval is a prehistoric deer trap located on the island of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 700 metres south-west of the summit cairn. The structure represents evidence of early hunting practices in the Scottish Highlands, constructed from stone to channel and contain wild deer. Such traps are characteristic of the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, reflecting the subsistence strategies of prehistoric communities exploiting the island's natural resources. The site is recorded within the national archaeological register under Historic Environment Scotland's designation HES INSPIRE SM8179.
Orval, deer trap 700m SW of summit cairn, Rum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8179. View the official record →
Orval is a prehistoric deer trap located on the island of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 700 metres south-west of the summit cairn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8179.
Orval, deer trap 700m SW of summit cairn, Rum 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 SM8179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Orval, deer traps E of, Rum (1.4 km), Spectacle Lochan,deer traps 400m SW and 1000m SSW of,Rum (1.7 km), Loch Monica,shielings SE of,Rum (2.2 km).
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