Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School
Post-Medieval · Hut circles & field system nnw of garlogie school

Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School

Scotland
HES SM6293
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circles & field system nnw of garlogie school
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Garlogie Wood Hut Circles and Field System is a post-medieval settlement complex located north-northwest of Garlogie School in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of residential hut circles associated with an adjoining field system, representing evidence of rural settlement and agricultural practice from the early modern period. The arrangement and distribution of the structures suggest a planned or semi-planned settlement layout characteristic of post-medieval Highland and upland settlement patterns in northeast Scotland. The surviving archaeological remains contribute to understanding of settlement patterns and land use in Aberdeenshire during the post-medieval era.

Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6293. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School?

Garlogie Wood Hut Circles and Field System is a post-medieval settlement complex located north-northwest of Garlogie School in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6293.

What period does Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School date from?

Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles & field system nnw of garlogie school. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School?

Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School 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 SM6293.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Benthoull Croft, cairn 140m W of (2.2 km), Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of (2.4 km), Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of (3.5 km).

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