Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW of
Hut circle

Garrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM5904
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garrisdale, hut circle 430m SSW of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement in the Scottish Highlands, periods during which such circular or sub-circular stone-built dwellings were characteristic of local inhabitation patterns. The hut circle's physical remains consist of the typical archaeological traces of such structures, comprising stone foundations and associated domestic debris that survive as earthworks or surface features. This monument contributes to the broader understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and domestic architecture across the western Scottish uplands during the later prehistoric period.

Garrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5904. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW of?

Garrisdale, hut circle 430m SSW of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5904.

Who is responsible for protecting Garrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW of?

Garrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW 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 SM5904.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garrisdale,hut circle 430m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Channa,fort,Canna (0.4 km), Garrisdale,fort 500m NW of (0.7 km), Garrisdale,hut circle 870m SSE of (0.8 km).

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