Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHalladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn
Hut circles 670m ne of,on banks of giligill burn

Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn

Scotland
HES SM3304
Site type
Hut circles 670m ne of,on banks of giligill burn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Halladale Bridge hut circles are a Bronze Age settlement situated on the banks of the Giligill Burn in Sutherland, approximately 670 metres northeast of Halladale Bridge. The site comprises circular or sub-circular structures characteristic of prehistoric domestic occupation in the Scottish Highlands, representing evidence of early pastoral and agricultural settlement in this upland region. The hut circles, visible as low earthwork remains, belong to the later Bronze Age period and reflect the settlement patterns of prehistoric communities exploiting the marginal lands of north Scotland. This archaeological site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM3304 and contributes to the wider understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and land use in Sutherland.

Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3304. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn?

Halladale Bridge hut circles are a Bronze Age settlement situated on the banks of the Giligill Burn in Sutherland, approximately 670 metres northeast of Halladale Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3304.

Who is responsible for protecting Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn?

Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn 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 SM3304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Baligill,mill (4.9 km), Baligill Burn,limekilns (5.1 km), Sandside House,Reay,two carved stones (5.5 km).

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