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Hut circles

Glenhouses,hut circles 1100m S of

Scotland
HES SM5946
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenhouses hut circles, located approximately 1100 metres south of Glenhouses in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a Bronze Age settlement comprising multiple circular stone-built structures. The site represents a domestic settlement dating to the later prehistoric period, with the hut circles indicative of permanent or semi-permanent occupation during this era. The structures themselves demonstrate the characteristic architectural form of Bronze Age domestic dwellings in northern Scotland, with remains visible as stone-built circular foundations. This settlement forms part of the wider archaeological record of prehistoric land use and habitation patterns in the upland regions of Aberdeenshire.

Glenhouses,hut circles 1100m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5946. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenhouses,hut circles 1100m S of?

Glenhouses hut circles, located approximately 1100 metres south of Glenhouses in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a Bronze Age settlement comprising multiple circular stone-built structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5946.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenhouses,hut circles 1100m S of?

Glenhouses,hut circles 1100m S 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 SM5946.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenhouses,hut circles 1100m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strath Howe,fort (0.3 km), Windyheads Hill, Gee station and camp (1.5 km), Blackhillocks, hut circle 710m SE of (2.9 km).

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