Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Biggs, hut circles 800m ESE of
Hut circles

East Biggs, hut circles 800m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM7586
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The hut circles located 800 metres east-south-east of East Biggs in Perthshire are a Bronze Age settlement remains. These structures represent domestic occupation during the Bronze Age period, when such circular or oval stone-built dwellings were characteristic of Highland settlement patterns. The site comprises multiple hut circles, which are defined by stone foundations or wall footings now visible as circular or sub-circular depressions and rubble spreads in the landscape. Such settlements are significant for understanding prehistoric Highland settlement distribution and domestic life during the Bronze Age, though detailed chronological and archaeological investigation of this specific site would be necessary to establish precise dating and functional interpretation.

East Biggs, hut circles 800m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Biggs, hut circles 800m ESE of?

The hut circles located 800 metres east-south-east of East Biggs in Perthshire are a Bronze Age settlement remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7586.

Who is responsible for protecting East Biggs, hut circles 800m ESE of?

East Biggs, hut circles 800m ESE 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 SM7586.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Biggs, hut circles 800m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banheath, farmstead and cultivation remains 1050m SSW of (2.7 km), Rhynd, enclosed settlement 600m ENE of (3.6 km), The Roundel,burial mound 400m S of Greenloaning Farm (4.5 km).

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