Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM1761
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achinduich is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Sutherland, Highland Scotland, situated approximately 950 metres north-north-east of Achinduich itself. The monument comprises a ring of standing stones positioned in upland terrain characteristic of northern Scottish Bronze Age ceremonial sites. Dating to the Bronze Age, the circle represents one of the ritual and possibly funerary monuments typical of communities in the north Highlands during this period. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland designation system under reference SM1761 as part of Scotland's protected archaeological heritage.

Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1761. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of?

Achinduich is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Sutherland, Highland Scotland, situated approximately 950 metres north-north-east of Achinduich itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1761.

What period does Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of date from?

Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of?

Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE 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 SM1761.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achinduich, stone circle 950m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achinduich,hut circle 900m S of,Lairg (1.8 km), Achany,chambered cairn 250m NE of (1.8 km), Achany Glen, settlement 900m to 1850m S of Lairg Station (1.8 km).

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