Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchvraid, hut circles 800m SE of
Hut circles

Achvraid, hut circles 800m SE of

Scotland
HES SM11786
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achvraid hut circles, located 800 metres south-east of Achvraid in Inverness-shire, are a Bronze Age settlement comprising a cluster of prehistoric domestic structures. The site consists of the remains of several circular stone-built dwellings typical of later Bronze Age and early Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands. These hut circles represent evidence of permanent or semi-permanent habitation during the later prehistoric period, when such round-house settlements were the dominant domestic architecture across much of northern Britain. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement distribution and land-use practices in the Highlands.

Achvraid, hut circles 800m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achvraid, hut circles 800m SE of?

Achvraid hut circles, located 800 metres south-east of Achvraid in Inverness-shire, are a Bronze Age settlement comprising a cluster of prehistoric domestic structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11786.

Who is responsible for protecting Achvraid, hut circles 800m SE of?

Achvraid, hut circles 800m SE 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 SM11786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achvraid, hut circles 800m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of (6.6 km), Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of (7.6 km), Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat (8.2 km).

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