Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBen Lawers, campsite on the summit of
Campsite on the summit of

Ben Lawers, campsite on the summit of

Scotland
HES SM10382
Site type
Campsite on the summit of
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ben Lawers campsite is an ancient encampment located on the summit of Ben Lawers in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of human activity at high altitude during the prehistoric period, though precise dating remains uncertain without extensive archaeological investigation. The physical remains consist of structural features identifiable on the mountain summit, indicative of temporary or seasonal occupation. Such high-altitude sites are comparatively rare in the Scottish archaeological record and suggest specialized use of the upland landscape, whether for hunting, pastoral activity, or ritual purposes during antiquity.

Ben Lawers, campsite on the summit of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10382. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ben Lawers, campsite on the summit of?

Ben Lawers campsite is an ancient encampment located on the summit of Ben Lawers in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10382.

Who is responsible for protecting Ben Lawers, campsite on the summit of?

Ben Lawers, campsite on the summit 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 SM10382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ben Lawers, campsite on the summit of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meall Odhar, cup-and-ring marked rock 880m SW of (2.3 km), Meall Odhar, peat stores and trackway 560m SW of (2.3 km), Creag Dhubh, shielings 400m W of (2.8 km).

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