Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnabat, hut circle 1065m N of
Hut circle

Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of

Scotland
HES SM11828
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of, is a Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of a circular or sub-circular stone-built dwelling foundation typical of prehistoric settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands. Such hut circles represent permanent or semi-permanent habitation and are commonly found across upland regions of Scotland, reflecting the subsistence strategies of early pastoral and agricultural communities. The monument's survival and recording contribute to archaeological understanding of settlement distribution and domestic architecture during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods in northern Scotland.

Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11828. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of?

Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of, is a Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11828.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of?

Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N 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 SM11828.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruthven, crannog 610m NNE of (3.6 km), Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven (3.8 km), Torness, cairn 305m NNW of (4.4 km).

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