Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDouble Craigs,hut circle
Hut circle

Double Craigs,hut circle

Scotland
HES SM608
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Double Craigs is a Bronze Age hut circle located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a circular domestic structure typical of prehistoric settlement in central Scotland, identifiable through its characteristic earthwork features. The site dates to the Bronze Age period, when such hut circles served as individual or small communal dwellings. The survival of Double Craigs contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric habitation and land use across the Stirling region during the later prehistoric period.

Double Craigs,hut circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM608. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Double Craigs,hut circle?

Double Craigs is a Bronze Age hut circle located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM608.

Who is responsible for protecting Double Craigs,hut circle?

Double Craigs,hut circle 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 SM608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Double Craigs,hut circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigton,dun 460m N of (0.5 km), Fintry Castle, remains of (1.3 km), Fintry,motte 400m WSW of Fintry Bridge (2.3 km).

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