Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBuchaam, hut circles and cultivation remains 600m SSE of
Hut circles and cultivation remains

Buchaam, hut circles and cultivation remains 600m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM11881
Site type
Hut circles and cultivation remains
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Buchaam hut circles and cultivation remains is a Bronze Age settlement located approximately 600 metres south-south-east of Buchaam in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises the archaeological traces of roundhouses alongside field systems that demonstrate the agricultural practices of prehistoric communities in this region. The hut circles and associated cultivation remains represent evidence of domestic settlement and land use patterns typical of the later Bronze Age period in north-east Scotland. Such upland settlement sites provide important information about prehistoric population distribution and the relationship between settlement location and agricultural land management in the Scottish Highlands.

Buchaam, hut circles and cultivation remains 600m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11881. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buchaam, hut circles and cultivation remains 600m SSE of?

Buchaam hut circles and cultivation remains is a Bronze Age settlement located approximately 600 metres south-south-east of Buchaam in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11881.

Who is responsible for protecting Buchaam, hut circles and cultivation remains 600m SSE of?

Buchaam, hut circles and cultivation remains 600m SSE 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 SM11881.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buchaam, hut circles and cultivation remains 600m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balgrennie, hut circle and field system 3170m WNW of (5.8 km), Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of (6.3 km), Ardan Breac, shielings 2780m WNW of Balgrennie (6.5 km).

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