Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of
Hut circle

Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM11544
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a circular or sub-circular dwelling, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands. Such hut circles represent evidence of domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period, typically dating between the second and first millennia BC. The site's location in Glen Nairn reflects the pattern of upland settlement exploitation common to this region during antiquity.

Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11544. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of?

Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11544.

Who is responsible for protecting Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of?

Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m 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 SM11544.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of (1.1 km), Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan (1.4 km), Creagan an Tuirc, fort (2.1 km).

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