Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrumcarrow Craig, hut circles
Hut circles

Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles

Scotland
HES SM8339
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Drumcarrow Craig is a prehistoric settlement comprising hut circles located in Fife, Scotland. The site consists of the earthwork remains of round houses, typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age domestic occupation in Scotland, though the precise dating of these particular structures requires archaeological assessment. The hut circles at Drumcarrow Craig represent evidence of early settlement patterns in the region, with their physical form—shallow circular depressions and associated earthworks—indicating the presence of substantial round-house dwellings that once stood on the site. Such settlements are significant for understanding the nature of domestic life and land use in ancient Fife during the later prehistoric period.

Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles?

Drumcarrow Craig is a prehistoric settlement comprising hut circles located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8339.

Who is responsible for protecting Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles?

Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles 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 SM8339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drumcarrow Craig, broch (0.4 km), Denork Craig, Fort (0.5 km), Morton of Blebo,motte 350m S of (2.6 km).

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