Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBerriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh
Post-Medieval · Hut circles & enclosure on s bank of allt-ardachaidh

Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh

Scotland
HES SM3476
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circles & enclosure on s bank of allt-ardachaidh
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Berriedale hut circles and enclosure on the south bank of Allt-Ardachaidh is a post-medieval settlement complex located in Caithness, Scotland. The site comprises a number of circular or sub-circular hut circles arranged in association with an enclosure, representing a form of domestic and pastoral settlement typical of the Highlands during the early modern period. Such settlements reflect the continuation of traditional building practices and land use patterns into the post-medieval era, before the extensive reorganisation of Highland society and landscape brought about by clearances and agricultural improvement. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE designation SM3476.

Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh?

Berriedale hut circles and enclosure on the south bank of Allt-Ardachaidh is a post-medieval settlement complex located in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3476.

What period does Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh date from?

Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles & enclosure on s bank of allt-ardachaidh. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh?

Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh 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 SM3476.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berriedale,hut circles & enclosure on S bank of Allt-Ardachaidh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (3.2 km), Tulloch Turnal, broch 500m WNW of Turnal Rock, Langwell (3.2 km), Langwell House,cairn 400m SW of,Berriedale (3.3 km).

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