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Hut circle

Dalvina Lodge,hut circle 1300m S of

Scotland
HES SM5628
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalvina Lodge hut circle is a prehistoric dwelling site located approximately 1300 metres south of Dalvina Lodge in Sutherland, northern Scotland. The structure comprises a circular or sub-circular foundation typical of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. Such hut circles represent the domestic occupation of marginal upland landscapes during prehistory and contribute to understanding settlement distribution and land use in this region during the late prehistoric period. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM5628, ensuring its formal recognition within Scotland's archaeological heritage.

Dalvina Lodge,hut circle 1300m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalvina Lodge,hut circle 1300m S of?

Dalvina Lodge hut circle is a prehistoric dwelling site located approximately 1300 metres south of Dalvina Lodge in Sutherland, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5628.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalvina Lodge,hut circle 1300m S of?

Dalvina Lodge,hut circle 1300m S 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 SM5628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalvina Lodge,hut circle 1300m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meall a Choire Bhuidhe,hut circles,Naver Forest (3.9 km), Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of (4.1 km), Loch Naver,hut circle 800m E of Dail a Thuraich (5.5 km).

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