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Carlunie Hill hut platforms is a prehistoric settlement site located in Angus, Scotland, comprising a cluster of hut platforms situated approximately 300 metres east of the summit. The platforms represent evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation, typical of upland settlement patterns found throughout Scotland during the later prehistoric period. The site consists of the characteristic circular or sub-circular platforms cut into the hillside, which would have supported roundhouses or other domestic structures. Such settlements reflect the pastoral and agricultural economy of their period, with positioning on higher ground offering advantages for visibility and resource access.
Carlunie Hill, hut platforms 300m E of summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6450. View the official record →
Carlunie Hill hut platforms is a prehistoric settlement site located in Angus, Scotland, comprising a cluster of hut platforms situated approximately 300 metres east of the summit. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6450.
Carlunie Hill, hut platforms 300m E of summit 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 SM6450.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martin's Stone, cross slab, Balkello (5.7 km), Dundee and Newtyle Railway,embankment SW of Balbeuchly House (6.1 km), Wallace Tower (7 km).
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