Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of
Hut circle

Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of

Scotland
HES SM12177
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of is a prehistoric circular dwelling site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The structure represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age communities in northern Scotland, periods during which such hut circles served as the primary residential structures for rural populations. The monument consists of a roughly circular depression or platform, typical of archaeological remains from these prehistoric periods where the superstructure has long since disappeared. Such sites contribute to our understanding of settlement patterns and domestic life in ancient Aberdeenshire, though detailed chronological and occupational evidence for this particular location would require archaeological investigation to establish with precision.

Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12177. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of?

Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of is a prehistoric circular dwelling site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12177.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of?

Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW 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 SM12177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hill of Bandodle, farmstead 210m SSE of (1.6 km), Craiglea, cairn 265m W of (2.6 km), Christchurch, stone circle and standing stone, Midmar (2.6 km).

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