Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUladail, depopulated settlement
Depopulated settlement

Uladail, depopulated settlement

Scotland
HES SM7821
Site type
Depopulated settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Uladail is a depopulated settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a former habitation site that has since been abandoned. The settlement belongs to the later medieval or early modern period, reflecting patterns of rural settlement and subsequent depopulation common in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Physical remains at the site likely include the footprints of former structures, field systems, and associated archaeological features typical of such settlements. The site is recorded and managed as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM7821, recognising its archaeological and historical importance to understanding past settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Uladail, depopulated settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Uladail, depopulated settlement?

Uladail is a depopulated settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a former habitation site that has since been abandoned. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7821.

Who is responsible for protecting Uladail, depopulated settlement?

Uladail, depopulated 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 SM7821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Uladail, depopulated settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn (1.4 km), Acharn, cairns 350m WNW of (1.8 km), Acharn, cairn 480m NW of (1.9 km).

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