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The cross-incised slab and battery 310 metres south-west of Raasay House is a medieval monument comprising a carved stone slab bearing a cross and an associated defensive earthwork. The cross-incised slab reflects the Christian material culture of the Hebrides during the medieval period, whilst the battery represents fortification activity, likely from the early modern era when the site may have served defensive purposes related to the island's occupation and control. The monument's combination of elements suggests a landscape with distinct periods of use and religious significance, typical of Hebridean settlement sites where medieval and later military infrastructure often overlapped.
Raasay House, cross-incised slab & battery 310m SW of, Raasay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2589. View the official record →
The cross-incised slab and battery 310 metres south-west of Raasay House is a medieval monument comprising a carved stone slab bearing a cross and an associated defensive earthwork. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2589.
Raasay House, cross-incised slab & battery 310m SW of, Raasay 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 SM2589.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cave of Oars,souterrain 250m SE of Raasay House (0.4 km), Raasay House,St Maol-Luag's Chapel,110m NE of (0.4 km), Raasay House,cross slab NNW of (0.5 km).
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