Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDundavie, hut circle and cairns 510m NNE of
Hut circle and cairns

Dundavie, hut circle and cairns 510m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM7995
Site type
Hut circle and cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dundavie hut circle and cairns is a Bronze Age settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 510 metres north-north-east of Dundavie. The site comprises a hut circle together with associated cairns, representing evidence of prehistoric domestic occupation and funerary practice typical of upland settlement in Scotland during the Bronze Age. The hut circle indicates residential activity, whilst the cairns likely served ritual or commemorative functions within the settlement pattern. The site is recorded within the national monuments record and remains an important example of Bronze Age occupation on the Scottish landscape.

Dundavie, hut circle and cairns 510m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7995. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dundavie, hut circle and cairns 510m NNE of?

Dundavie hut circle and cairns is a Bronze Age settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 510 metres north-north-east of Dundavie. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7995.

Who is responsible for protecting Dundavie, hut circle and cairns 510m NNE of?

Dundavie, hut circle and cairns 510m NNE 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 SM7995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dundavie, hut circle and cairns 510m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clachan an Diridh, stone circle 1700m SW of Netherton (8 km), Findynate Farm, standing stones 1200m NNW of (8.2 km), Tullypowrie Burn,chapel,cross slab,farmstead and mill (8.5 km).

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