Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCulfosie, hut circle 430m NE of
Hut circle

Culfosie, hut circle 430m NE of

Scotland
HES SM11795
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Culfosie hut circle is a prehistoric domestic structure located approximately 430 metres north-east of Culfosie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement characteristic of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, when such circular or sub-circular dwellings were commonly constructed in upland and marginal areas of Scotland. The hut circle would originally have consisted of a stone or timber-built superstructure raised upon a roughly circular foundation, with the interior likely recessed into the ground to provide insulation and structural stability. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains archaeologically significant as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the north-east of Scotland.

Culfosie, hut circle 430m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11795. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culfosie, hut circle 430m NE of?

Culfosie hut circle is a prehistoric domestic structure located approximately 430 metres north-east of Culfosie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11795.

Who is responsible for protecting Culfosie, hut circle 430m NE of?

Culfosie, hut circle 430m NE 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 SM11795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culfosie, hut circle 430m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Glas, hut circle and enclosure 1020m WSW of Birkhill (7.6 km), Sunnybrae, cairn 160m N of (8 km), Badnagoach, shieling group 1km SSE of (8 km).

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