Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of
Hut circle

Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM2516
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of, is an ancient hut circle located in Sutherland, Scotland. The site represents evidence of prehistoric or early historic settlement in the northern Highlands, belonging to a period of human occupation when such circular or sub-circular structures served as domestic dwellings. The monument's physical character and precise dating require consultation of detailed archaeological records held by Historic Environment Scotland, to which the official designation reference HES INSPIRE SM2516 corresponds. Such hut circles are typically associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns, though definitive chronology for individual examples depends upon archaeological investigation and contextual evidence.

Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of?

Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of, is an ancient hut circle located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2516.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of?

Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW 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 SM2516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meall a Choire Bhuidhe,hut circles,Naver Forest (1.5 km), Loch Naver,hut circle 800m E of Dail a Thuraich (1.9 km), Loch Naver,hut circle 780m ESE of Dail a Thuraich (2 km).

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