Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of
Hut circles

Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of

Scotland
HES SM1882
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of, is a group of ancient hut circles located in Sutherland, Scotland, designated under the Historic Environment Scotland record SM1882. The site comprises the remains of prehistoric or early historic domestic structures, represented by circular or sub-circular stone foundations typical of Iron Age or early medieval settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands. Such hut circles in this region generally date from the later prehistoric period through the early medieval centuries, reflecting patterns of upland settlement and pastoral land use. The physical remains preserve evidence of domestic organisation and settlement strategies in one of Scotland's most sparsely inhabited regions during antiquity.

Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1882. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of?

Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of, is a group of ancient hut circles located in Sutherland, Scotland, designated under the Historic Environment Scotland record SM1882. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1882.

Who is responsible for protecting Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of?

Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW 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 SM1882.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creag Innse Chomhraig, hut circles SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including River Shin,stone circle on W bank of,S of Lairg (4.2 km), The Ord, chambered cairns, cairns, settlements and field systems (4.8 km), Achany Glen, settlement 900m to 1850m S of Lairg Station (5.2 km).

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