Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of
Iron Age · Hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and

Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM1841
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of, is an Iron Age settlement complex located in Sutherland, Scotland. The site comprises multiple hut circles and an associated souterrain, characteristic features of northern Scottish Iron Age domestic occupation. Such settlements reflect the agricultural and pastoral economy of the Iron Age communities inhabiting the far north, with the underground souterrain likely serving storage or refuge functions. The spatial distribution of structures across this location suggests a substantial settlement of regional significance during the Iron Age period.

Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1841. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of?

Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of, is an Iron Age settlement complex located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1841.

What period does Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of date from?

Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of?

Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m 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 SM1841.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caen,long cairn 530m NW of,Helmsdale (0.5 km), Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of (0.5 km), Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen (0.7 km).

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