Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM10953
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenkindie House souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built passage located approximately 350 metres west-southwest of Glenkindie House in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The structure represents a typical example of the souterrain tradition prevalent in north-eastern Scotland during the later Iron Age, constructed using stone corbelling or lintels to create a subterranean chamber and passage system. Such monuments are thought to have served domestic, storage, or ritual functions within Iron Age settlement patterns, though their precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The site is formally designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's records (INSPIRE designation SM10953), reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding Iron Age settlement and construction practices in the region.

Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of?

Glenkindie House souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built passage located approximately 350 metres west-southwest of Glenkindie House in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10953.

What period does Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of date from?

Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of?

Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW 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 SM10953.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenkindie House, souterrain 350m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of (7.4 km), Migvie Parish Church, cross-slab 25m SW of (7.7 km), Migvie Castle (7.9 km).

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