Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAllt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest
Hut circles & field clearance cairns,naver forest

Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest

Scotland
HES SM2521
Site type
Hut circles & field clearance cairns,naver forest
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Allt Ceann na Coille is a Bronze Age settlement comprising hut circles and associated field clearance cairns located in Naver Forest, Sutherland. The site consists of the remains of prehistoric dwellings arranged across the landscape alongside cairns that represent the clearance of stones from adjoining fields, a practice indicative of early agricultural activity. The hut circles and cairn field together demonstrate Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in the far north of Scotland, reflecting the exploitation of moorland and forest margins during this period. The remains are scattered across difficult terrain and represent an important archaeological record of prehistoric Highland settlement and subsistence practices.

Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest?

Allt Ceann na Coille is a Bronze Age settlement comprising hut circles and associated field clearance cairns located in Naver Forest, Sutherland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2521.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest?

Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest 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 SM2521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Naver,hut circle 800m E of Dail a Thuraich (3.2 km), Loch Naver,hut circle 780m ESE of Dail a Thuraich (3.3 km), Meall a Choire Bhuidhe,hut circles,Naver Forest (3.6 km).

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