Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of
Hut circles and cairns

Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of

Scotland
HES SM12483
Site type
Hut circles and cairns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of is a prehistoric settlement complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises hut circles and associated cairns, indicating occupation during the Bronze Age when such domestic structures and funerary monuments were characteristic of upland settlement patterns in northeast Scotland. The hut circles represent the remains of roundhouses, whilst the cairns may serve funerary, ceremonial, or domestic functions typical of Bronze Age communities. This monument type reflects the subsistence economy and social practices of Bronze Age inhabitants exploiting the Aberdeenshire landscape.

Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12483. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of?

Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of is a prehistoric settlement complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12483.

Who is responsible for protecting Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of?

Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m 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 SM12483.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greenlands, hut circles and cairns 380m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairntradlin Cottage, standing stone 480m W of (3.9 km), The Slacks, Kirkhill Forest, burial cairn, hut circles and cairnfield (4.6 km), Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of (6 km).

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