Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDirnanean,hut circles 750m N of
Hut circles

Dirnanean,hut circles 750m N of

Scotland
HES SM5812
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dirnanean hut circles, located 750 metres north of Dirnanean in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age settlement consisting of the remains of prehistoric domestic structures. The site comprises multiple hut circles, the distinctive archaeological signature of Iron Age and Bronze Age highland settlement patterns in Scotland, representing evidence of early pastoral and agricultural communities in the region. These monuments are characteristic of the upland settlement strategies employed during the later prehistoric period in central Scotland, where groups exploited marginal terrain for seasonal or permanent occupation. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM5812.

Dirnanean,hut circles 750m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5812. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dirnanean,hut circles 750m N of?

Dirnanean hut circles, located 750 metres north of Dirnanean in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age settlement consisting of the remains of prehistoric domestic structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5812.

Who is responsible for protecting Dirnanean,hut circles 750m N of?

Dirnanean,hut circles 750m N 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 SM5812.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dirnanean,hut circles 750m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tigh na Croft,standing stone 150m W of (1.4 km), Woodend Cottage,standing stone 150m SE of (1.4 km), Moulnanean,settlements and field systems 1200m WNW to 700m NNW of (1.5 km).

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