Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of
Pit circles

Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM11427
Site type
Pit circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of, is a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises a grouping of pit circles, archaeological features characteristic of later prehistoric settlement and activity in the Scottish Highlands. Such pit circles, typically comprising circular arrangements of pits or post-holes, are generally interpreted as evidence of domestic occupation, storage facilities, or ceremonial structures dating to the Bronze Age period. The exact function and date of this particular example require assessment through archaeological investigation, though its classification within the Bronze Age indicates its significance for understanding later prehistoric settlement patterns in the northern Scottish landscape.

Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11427. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of?

Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of, is a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11427.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of?

Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW 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 SM11427.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackhill, pit circles 300m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Daltullich House, enclosure 245m NE of (6.5 km), Bogbain Wood, hut circle and field system 400m SSW of Bogbain Farm (6.8 km), Druid Temple Farm, chambered cairn and stone circle 230m WSW of (6.8 km).

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