Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system
Post-Medieval · Cairn,hut circles,field system

Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system

Scotland
HES SM1782
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Cairn,hut circles,field system
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Creag an Amalaidh is a Post-Medieval cairn located in Sutherland, Scotland, forming part of a broader archaeological landscape that includes hut circles and field systems. The site reflects the pattern of settlement and land use characteristic of the Post-Medieval period in the Scottish Highlands, demonstrating continuity of occupation and pastoral or agricultural management of the terrain. The cairn itself represents a constructed monument typical of this era, whilst the associated hut circles indicate domestic settlement activity in the immediate vicinity. The field system visible at the site provides evidence of how the surrounding land was organised and exploited during the Post-Medieval period, contributing to understanding of Highland settlement patterns and land division practices during this transformative era.

Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1782. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system?

Creag an Amalaidh is a Post-Medieval cairn located in Sutherland, Scotland, forming part of a broader archaeological landscape that includes hut circles and field systems. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1782.

What period does Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system date from?

Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a cairn,hut circles,field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system?

Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system 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 SM1782.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creag an Amalaidh,cairn,hut circles,field system?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn an Fheidh, long cairn (4.1 km), Proncy, hut circle 330m NNE of (4.9 km), Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of (7.4 km).

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