Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDeer's Den, roundhouses 195m and 250m S of
Roundhouses 195m and

Deer's Den, roundhouses 195m and 250m S of

Scotland
HES SM12465
Site type
Roundhouses 195m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Deer's Den is an Iron Age roundhouse settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated approximately 195 metres south of the designated monument reference point. The site comprises multiple roundhouse structures typical of Iron Age domestic settlement patterns in north-east Scotland, representing the material culture and settlement practices of pre-Roman communities in the region. These roundhouses would have served as domestic dwellings and centres of household activity during the Iron Age period, demonstrating the architectural traditions and social organisation of Iron Age Aberdeenshire. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) INSPIRE database as SM12465, ensuring its protection and continued archaeological study.

Deer's Den, roundhouses 195m and 250m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12465. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deer's Den, roundhouses 195m and 250m S of?

Deer's Den is an Iron Age roundhouse settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated approximately 195 metres south of the designated monument reference point. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12465.

Who is responsible for protecting Deer's Den, roundhouses 195m and 250m S of?

Deer's Den, roundhouses 195m and 250m 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 SM12465.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deer's Den, roundhouses 195m and 250m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Leylodge Steading, stone circle 110m W of (3.2 km), Cairntradlin Cottage, standing stone 480m W of (3.9 km), South Fornet, stone circle 250m NW of (5 km).

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