Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchvraid, hut circles 1030m SSE of
Hut circles

Achvraid, hut circles 1030m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM11561
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achvraid hut circles, located in Inverness-shire at approximately 1030 metres south-south-east of Achvraid, represent a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement. The site comprises a grouping of circular or sub-circular stone-built structures typical of prehistoric domestic occupation in the Scottish Highlands. These hut circles evidence the adaptation of upland communities to moorland environments during periods of prehistoric settlement expansion. The remains survive as low stone foundations and turf-covered mounds, providing archaeological evidence of pre-Roman settlement patterns in northern Scotland.

Achvraid, hut circles 1030m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11561. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achvraid, hut circles 1030m SSE of?

Achvraid hut circles, located in Inverness-shire at approximately 1030 metres south-south-east of Achvraid, represent a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11561.

Who is responsible for protecting Achvraid, hut circles 1030m SSE of?

Achvraid, hut circles 1030m SSE 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 SM11561.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achvraid, hut circles 1030m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of (7.4 km), Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat (7.8 km), Achnabat, hut circle 1065m N of (8.2 km).

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