Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of
Hut-circle

Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM11232
Site type
Hut-circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of, is a prehistoric hut-circle located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The monument represents domestic settlement from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, typical of upland occupation in central Scotland during the later prehistoric era. The site consists of a circular or sub-circular structure whose earthwork remains are now partially degraded, characteristic of such settlements where stone foundations or turf-built superstructures have eroded over millennia. Its location on upland terrain reflects patterns of prehistoric land use in this region, where scattered communities exploited pastoral and agricultural resources in the landscape around Craigiehall.

Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of?

Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of, is a prehistoric hut-circle located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11232.

Who is responsible for protecting Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of?

Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE 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 SM11232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigiehall, hut-circle 630m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m E of (2.4 km), Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of (2.5 km), Couthally Castle,Carnwath (3.6 km).

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