Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of
Timber hall

Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4110
Site type
Timber hall
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Crathes Castle, timber hall 550m ESE of is an ancient timber structure located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early settlement and construction practices in the north-east of Scotland, with timber halls serving as significant domestic and administrative structures during the medieval or early medieval period. The precise dating and chronology of this timber hall remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though its location within the Crathes estate landscape indicates its association with the broader settlement pattern of the region. The structure's remains contribute to understanding the evolution of architectural forms and settlement hierarchies in Kincardineshire before the development of stone castles such as the nearby Crathes Castle itself.

Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of?

Crathes Castle, timber hall 550m ESE of is an ancient timber structure located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4110.

Who is responsible for protecting Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of?

Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m 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 SM4110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnshee,field system & farmstead 700m WSW of (2.6 km), Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee (3 km), Cairnfauld, stone circle 120m NNE of (3 km).

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