Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFoucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of
Hut circle

Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM12452
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of, is a prehistoric settlement site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a hut circle, a common form of domestic dwelling in northern Britain during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. Such structures typically consisted of a circular or subcircular foundation, often defined by stone or earthen banks, which supported a superstructure of timber and thatch. The site's location in Aberdeenshire places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric settlement activity, though the specific dating and archaeological investigations of this individual monument require reference to the site record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland.

Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12452. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of?

Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of, is a prehistoric settlement site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12452.

Who is responsible for protecting Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of?

Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE 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 SM12452.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foucausie, hut circle 250m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lang Stane,standing stone,Hilton Drive (3.8 km), Rough's Cairn, consumption dykes (5.2 km), Kingswells, consumption dykes 415m N and 685m NNE of Home Farm (7 km).

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