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Skail is a prehistoric homestead located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The site represents settlement activity from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, reflecting the long history of human habitation in this remote region of northern Scotland. The homestead survives as archaeological remains that contribute to the understanding of domestic settlement patterns and land use in ancient Sutherland, though the specific structural details and artefactual evidence would require consultation of specialist archaeological reports to establish with precision. The site's designation and recording within the national monument database ensures its protection and recognition as part of Scotland's archaeological heritage.
Skail, homestead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10501. View the official record →
Skail is a prehistoric homestead located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10501.
Skail, homestead 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 SM10501.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalvina Lodge,hut circle and field system 1130m SSW of (5 km), Dalvina Lodge,hut circle 1300m S of (5 km), Rosal,deserted township,Naver Forest,Strathnaver (5.8 km).
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