Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTraigh an Taoibh Thuath,settlement W of
Settlement

Traigh an Taoibh Thuath,settlement W of

Scotland
HES SM5350
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Traigh an Taoibh Thuath is a prehistoric settlement located west of Inverness in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early human occupation and settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, though detailed archaeological records regarding its specific dating and structural characteristics remain limited in published scholarly sources. As with many highland settlement sites, it reflects the broader patterns of prehistoric habitation across northern Scotland and contributes to understanding of early settlement distribution in the region.

Traigh an Taoibh Thuath,settlement W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5350. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Traigh an Taoibh Thuath,settlement W of?

Traigh an Taoibh Thuath is a prehistoric settlement located west of Inverness in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5350.

Who is responsible for protecting Traigh an Taoibh Thuath,settlement W of?

Traigh an Taoibh Thuath,settlement W 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 SM5350.

What other scheduled monuments are near Traigh an Taoibh Thuath,settlement W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rubh an Teampull,settlement 500m E of (1.6 km), Chapel (on site of broch), Rubh' an Teampuill, Toe Head (2 km), Borvemore,standing stone and site of stone circle,Scarista (3.8 km).

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