Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRuthven, depopulated township 600m S of
Depopulated township

Ruthven, depopulated township 600m S of

Scotland
HES SM11901
Site type
Depopulated township
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ruthven is a depopulated township situated approximately 600 metres south of Ruthven in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The settlement represents a deserted medieval village, typical of the highland townships that were progressively abandoned or cleared during the early modern period. Physical remains at the site include traces of former habitation structures and associated field systems characteristic of medieval Scottish settlement patterns. The township's depopulation reflects broader processes of landscape change in the Highlands, though the precise dating and circumstances of its abandonment remain within the general timeframe of late medieval to early modern clearance.

Ruthven, depopulated township 600m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11901. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ruthven, depopulated township 600m S of?

Ruthven is a depopulated township situated approximately 600 metres south of Ruthven in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11901.

Who is responsible for protecting Ruthven, depopulated township 600m S of?

Ruthven, depopulated township 600m S of 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 SM11901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruthven, depopulated township 600m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edinchat, cairn 415m NNW of (1.3 km), Eilean nan Clach, crannog (4.1 km), Isle of Moy, fortified island and laird's house (4.3 km).

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