Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of
Four hut circles

Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM3521
Site type
Four hut circles
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balcraggie Lodge is a prehistoric settlement comprising four hut circles located approximately 300 metres south-south-east of Balcraggie Lodge in Caithness, Scotland. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland records (SM3521) and represents domestic occupation of the region during the prehistoric period. The four circular structures indicate a small nucleated settlement, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age highland communities, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. The hut circles survive as earthwork remains and constitute an important record of prehistoric settlement patterns in the far north of Scotland.

Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of?

Balcraggie Lodge is a prehistoric settlement comprising four hut circles located approximately 300 metres south-south-east of Balcraggie Lodge in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3521.

Who is responsible for protecting Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of?

Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m 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 SM3521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale (7.4 km), Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of (7.7 km), Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (8 km).

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