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Cnoc Fionn is a hut circle situated 250 metres south-west of the settlement centre in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. The monument occupies ground underlain by an unnamed igneous intrusion of felsic rock, formed during the Early Devonian period when intense geological activity shaped the landscape of northern Britain. This distinctive bedrock geology contributes to the character of the local terrain.
The hut circle represents a form of domestic dwelling that was widespread across northern Scotland during the Iron Age and early medieval periods. Such structures typically consisted of a circular or sub-circular stone foundation, often built into sloping ground to provide shelter and stability. The construction method made efficient use of available materials whilst offering protection from the exposed conditions of the far north.
The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3559, recognising its archaeological and historical significance. The survival of upstanding remains at Cnoc Fionn provides evidence of settlement patterns and building practices in prehistoric and early historic Caithness, contributing to our understanding of life in one of Scotland's most northerly regions during antiquity.
Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3559. View the official record →
Cnoc Fionn is a hut circle situated 250 metres south-west of the settlement centre in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3559.
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.
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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Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Late Silurian To Early Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is felsic-rock.