Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement
Settlement

Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement

Scotland
HES SM6236
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh is a settlement site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the prehistoric period. The site occupies a coastal location, typical of many early Scottish settlements that exploited marine and terrestrial resources. The physical remains represent structures and activity areas characteristic of early settlement patterns in the west of Scotland, though the precise dating and extent of occupation require further archaeological investigation to establish definitively. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, reflecting its significance to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in the Argyll region.

Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement?

Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh is a settlement site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6236.

Who is responsible for protecting Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement?

Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement 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 SM6236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of (4.2 km), Corrantee lead mine,Sunart (6 km), Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart (7.2 km).

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