Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg
Hut circle 900m s of,lairg

Achinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg

Scotland
HES SM1825
Site type
Hut circle 900m s of,lairg
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achinduich hut circle is a Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic structure located approximately 900 metres south of Lairg in Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands. The site consists of a circular or sub-circular depression representing the remains of a prehistoric roundhouse, typical of domestic settlements in northern Scotland during the late second and first millennia BC. Such hut circles are archaeological evidence of semi-permanent or permanent settlement patterns in the upland regions of Scotland before the development of later medieval settlement forms. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and contributes to understanding prehistoric land use and habitation in the far north of mainland Britain.

Achinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1825. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg?

Achinduich hut circle is a Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic structure located approximately 900 metres south of Lairg in Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1825.

Who is responsible for protecting Achinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg?

Achinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg 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 SM1825.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Invershin Primary School, settlement 760m NE of and 750m ENE of (1.2 km), Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of (1.8 km), Invershin Primary School, settlement 600m E of (1.8 km).

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