Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of
Post-Medieval · Cairn,two hut circles & field system

Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of

Scotland
HES SM4976
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Cairn,two hut circles & field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bravard cairn, two hut circles and field system 100m N of is a Post-Medieval cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated within a landscape of archaeological remains that include two hut circles and an associated field system. The cairn represents a period of settlement and land use in the Post-Medieval era, when such monuments continued to be constructed or maintained within the Scottish Highlands. The presence of the two hut circles suggests occupation and habitation in the immediate vicinity, likely relating to pastoral or agricultural activity, whilst the field system indicates organized land division and cultivation practices contemporary with or preceding the cairn's construction. Together, these monuments form part of the broader settlement pattern of Post-Medieval Ross-shire and contribute to understanding the use and organization of upland terrain during this period.

Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4976. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of?

Bravard cairn, two hut circles and field system 100m N of is a Post-Medieval cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated within a landscape of archaeological remains that include two hut circles and an associated field system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4976.

What period does Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of date from?

Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a cairn,two hut circles & field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of?

Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N 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 SM4976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Casandamff,settlement and farmstead (2.7 km), Edderton cross slab, 25m SSW of Edderton Free Church (4.7 km), Upper Bogrow,settlement & field system (4.7 km).

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