Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEasterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of
Hut circles

Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM12314
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Easterhill is a group of hut circles located approximately 290 metres east-north-east of Easterhill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. These circular stone-built structures represent settlement evidence from the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods, typical of upland settlement patterns in northeast Scotland during prehistory. The hut circles survive as low stone foundations and ring-work, indicating domestic occupation and pastoral land use in the ancient landscape. Such sites contribute significantly to understanding pre-Roman settlement distribution and the economic practices of prehistoric communities in the Grampian region.

Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of?

Easterhill is a group of hut circles located approximately 290 metres east-north-east of Easterhill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12314.

Who is responsible for protecting Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of?

Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE 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 SM12314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,motte,Kirkton of Durris (6.7 km), Upper Balfour, cairns, house, & field system 500m to 1000m SW of (7.6 km), Clune Wood,cairn 900m SE of Woodlands School (8.4 km).

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