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

Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of

Scotland
HES SM3559
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc Fionn is a prehistoric hut circle located in Caithness, northern Scotland. The structure, situated approximately 250 metres south-west of the principal settlement, represents domestic occupation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The site is characterized by the earthwork remains typical of such circular or sub-circular dwellings, which formed part of small agricultural communities exploiting the marginal landscapes of northern Scotland. Hut circles of this type provide material evidence for understanding settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric northern Britain.

Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3559. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

Cnoc Fionn is a prehistoric hut circle located in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3559.

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

Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW 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 SM3559.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW 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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