Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAllt a'Bhealaich,hut circles,Naver Forest,Strathnaver
Hut circles,naver forest,strathnaver

Allt a'Bhealaich,hut circles,Naver Forest,Strathnaver

Scotland
HES SM2518
Site type
Hut circles,naver forest,strathnaver
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Allt a'Bhealaich is a Bronze Age settlement comprising hut circles located in Naver Forest, Strathnaver, Sutherland. The site consists of several circular dwelling structures typical of prehistoric settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, dating to the Bronze Age period. These hut circles represent evidence of early pastoral and agricultural communities that occupied the Strathnaver valley, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and land use in northern Scotland. The remains are situated within forestry plantation, which has affected the visibility and preservation of the archaeological features.

Allt a'Bhealaich,hut circles,Naver Forest,Strathnaver is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt a'Bhealaich,hut circles,Naver Forest,Strathnaver?

Allt a'Bhealaich is a Bronze Age settlement comprising hut circles located in Naver Forest, Strathnaver, Sutherland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2518.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt a'Bhealaich,hut circles,Naver Forest,Strathnaver?

Allt a'Bhealaich,hut circles,Naver Forest,Strathnaver 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 SM2518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt a'Bhealaich,hut circles,Naver Forest,Strathnaver?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc na Gamhna,hut circles,burnt mound & clearance cairns,Naver Forest (1.2 km), Cnoc na h'Iolaire, hut circles & clearance cairns, Strathnaver (2 km), Bad an Leathaid,deserted township,Strathnaver (2 km).

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