Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCurrach Cottage, hut circles 330m NE of
Hut circles

Currach Cottage, hut circles 330m NE of

Scotland
HES SM11658
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Currach Cottage hut circles are a Bronze Age settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises several circular structures positioned approximately 330 metres north-east of Currach Cottage itself, representing domestic occupation typical of upland settlement patterns during the later Bronze Age. These hut circles, identified through archaeological survey, survive as earthwork remains and provide evidence of prehistoric agricultural communities exploiting the moorland landscape of north-east Scotland. The settlement pattern and structural form are characteristic of Bronze Age pastoral and mixed farming economies in the region.

Currach Cottage, hut circles 330m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11658. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Currach Cottage, hut circles 330m NE of?

Currach Cottage hut circles are a Bronze Age settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11658.

Who is responsible for protecting Currach Cottage, hut circles 330m NE of?

Currach Cottage, hut circles 330m 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 SM11658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Currach Cottage, hut circles 330m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Cailliche, fort 360m WSW of Upper Wheedlemont (0.4 km), Auchindoir, St Mary's Church, Mote Hill and Dovecot (1.9 km), Limekiln Braes, kiln, quarries and platforms 650m NW of Bar na Beinn (2.6 km).

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