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Portmahomack monastic settlement is a Medieval ecclesiastical site located in Ross-shire, Scotland, positioned approximately 95 metres south-southwest of Tarbat West Church. The settlement represents an important early Christian monastic foundation, with evidence suggesting occupation and religious activity spanning the early Medieval period through later centuries. Archaeological investigation and survey have identified structural remains and artefactual material consistent with monastic use, including evidence of craft activities and domestic occupation typical of early Medieval monastic communities in northern Scotland. The site contributes significantly to understanding the distribution and character of early Christian monasticism in the far north of Britain.
Portmahomack monastic settlement, 95m SSW of Tarbat West Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12793. View the official record →
Portmahomack monastic settlement is a Medieval ecclesiastical site located in Ross-shire, Scotland, positioned approximately 95 metres south-southwest of Tarbat West Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12793.
Portmahomack monastic settlement, 95m SSW of Tarbat West Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a 95m ssw of tarbat west church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Portmahomack monastic settlement, 95m SSW of Tarbat West Church 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 SM12793.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Haven,dun (3.8 km), Cadboll Castle (7.1 km), Hilton of Cadboll, chapel and site of cross slab 90m NNW of Parkside (8.1 km).
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