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Riasg Buidhe is a deserted medieval settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of habitation structures alongside a chapel and associated burial ground. The site represents a typical pattern of settlement abandonment common across the Scottish Highlands and Islands during the medieval and early modern periods, reflecting broader changes in land use and demographic patterns. The chapel and burial ground indicate the religious and communal significance of the settlement, serving the spiritual needs of its inhabitants during the period of occupation. The archaeological evidence from the site contributes to understanding rural settlement patterns and the material culture of medieval Argyllshire.
Riasg Buidhe,deserted settlement,chapel and burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5974. View the official record →
Riasg Buidhe is a deserted medieval settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of habitation structures alongside a chapel and associated burial ground. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5974.
Riasg Buidhe,deserted settlement,chapel and burial ground dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted settlement,chapel and burial ground. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Riasg Buidhe,deserted settlement,chapel and burial ground 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 SM5974.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carraig Mhic a Phi,burial ground and cross 330m NNW of Balerominmore (4.6 km), Dunan nan Con,dun,hut circles,enclosures & field system (4.6 km), Dun Cholla,fort,Colonsay (4.9 km).
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