Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalvina Lodge,hut circles 320m SE and 450m SE of
Hut circles 320m se and

Dalvina Lodge,hut circles 320m SE and 450m SE of

Scotland
HES SM5564
Site type
Hut circles 320m se and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dalvina Lodge hut circles is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Sutherland, Scotland. The site comprises at least two hut circles positioned at distances of approximately 320 metres and 450 metres south-east of Dalvina Lodge itself, representing scattered domestic structures characteristic of prehistoric highland settlement patterns. Such hut circles typically consisted of circular or oval stone-built foundations with central hearths, reflecting the domestic architecture of upland communities during the later prehistoric period. The site demonstrates the pattern of dispersed settlement across the Sutherland landscape during the Bronze or Iron Age, and contributes to understanding of prehistoric land use and habitation in the far north of Scotland.

Dalvina Lodge,hut circles 320m SE and 450m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalvina Lodge,hut circles 320m SE and 450m SE of?

Dalvina Lodge hut circles is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement site located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5564.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalvina Lodge,hut circles 320m SE and 450m SE of?

Dalvina Lodge,hut circles 320m SE and 450m SE 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 SM5564.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalvina Lodge,hut circles 320m SE and 450m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meall a Choire Bhuidhe,hut circles,Naver Forest (5 km), Clach an Righ, stone circle 400m NNW of Dalharrold (5.1 km), Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of (5.2 km).

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