Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura
Hut circle 130m se of,jura

Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura

Scotland
HES SM6248
Site type
Hut circle 130m se of,jura
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Barran Dubh is a prehistoric hut circle situated approximately 130 metres south-east of Jura in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises the remains of a circular or sub-circular dwelling structure typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Such hut circles represent domestic occupation sites dating broadly to the later prehistoric period, though the precise chronology for this particular example requires archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland records system and forms part of the broader archaeological landscape documenting early settlement and land use on the island of Jura.

Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura?

Barran Dubh is a prehistoric hut circle situated approximately 130 metres south-east of Jura in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6248.

Who is responsible for protecting Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura?

Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura 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 SM6248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura (1 km), Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura (1.3 km), Claig Castle,Jura (4.9 km).

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