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Cnoc an Ruidhean Chruaidh is a post-medieval hut circles and field system located in Sutherland, Scotland. The site comprises a cluster of domestic structures and associated agricultural remains that reflect the settlement patterns and land use practices of the early modern period in the Scottish Highlands. The hut circles, typical of domestic occupation in this era, are positioned alongside field systems that demonstrate the integration of pastoral and arable farming within the local landscape. This archaeological monument provides material evidence for understanding rural Highland settlement and subsistence strategies during the post-medieval period.
Cnoc an Ruidhean Chruaidh,hut circles & field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1849. View the official record →
Cnoc an Ruidhean Chruaidh is a post-medieval hut circles and field system located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1849.
Cnoc an Ruidhean Chruaidh,hut circles & field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles & field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cnoc an Ruidhean Chruaidh,hut circles & field system 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 SM1849.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blairmore,hut circles & field system 590m NE of (3.4 km), East Kinnauld School,broch NE of (5.9 km), East Kinnauld,fort 1000m NE of Eiden (6.1 km).
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