Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of
Roundhouse, cairns and field bank

Blackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM11631
Site type
Roundhouse, cairns and field bank
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Blackhills roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of is a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises a roundhouse structure accompanied by cairns and a field bank, representing the domestic and agricultural landscape of later prehistoric settlement in the region. The roundhouse evidences the domestic architecture typical of Bronze Age communities in northern Scotland, whilst the associated cairns and field bank indicate contemporary land use and management practices. The complex survives as an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the Aberdeenshire landscape.

Blackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of?

Blackhills roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of is a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11631.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of?

Blackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW 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 SM11631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE of (4.1 km), Tomnaverie, stone circle (5.1 km), North Gellan,settlement and field system 350m N of (5.2 km).

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