Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW of
Hut circle

Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM3537
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc Fionn, hut circle 250m SSW of, is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Caithness, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a circular dwelling structure, characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation in northern Scotland. Such hut circles represent evidence of permanent or semi-permanent settlement in the region during the later prehistory, with their stone-built circular plans adapted to the local landscape and climate. The monument is recorded under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM3537 and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the far north during antiquity.

Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW of?

Cnoc Fionn, hut circle 250m SSW of, is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3537.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW of?

Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW 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 SM3537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langwell Plantation,souterrain 130m W of Kennels (1.2 km), Langwell House,cairn 400m SW of,Berriedale (1.2 km), Turnal Rock, hut circle complex 250m NW of Langwell Tulloch broch. (1.3 km).

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