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Post-Medieval · Cairn,hut circle & field system

Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM4362
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Cairn,hut circle & field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Aitnoch cairn, hut circle and field system is a Post-Medieval settlement complex located approximately 1400 metres south-south-east of Aitnoch in Morayshire, Scotland. The site comprises a cairn, at least one hut circle, and an associated field system that reflects the agricultural organisation of the Post-Medieval period in the Scottish Highlands. The hut circle represents domestic settlement typical of upland areas during this era, whilst the field system demonstrates the cultivation practices and land use patterns of the period. The complex is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under INSPIRE reference SM4362.

Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m SSE of?

Aitnoch cairn, hut circle and field system is a Post-Medieval settlement complex located approximately 1400 metres south-south-east of Aitnoch in Morayshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4362.

What period does Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m SSE of date from?

Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m SSE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a cairn,hut circle & field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m SSE of?

Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m 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 SM4362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aitnoch,cairn,hut circle & field system 1400m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochindorb Castle (2.3 km), Burnside, bridge 300m W of (4.6 km), Dunearn, fort 510m S of (5.8 km).

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