Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHaughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of
Post-Medieval · Circular enclosure

Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM5781
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Circular enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Haughs of Ashogle is a post-medieval circular enclosure situated approximately 300 metres west-north-west of Ashogle in Aberdeenshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork whose precise chronology and original function remain subjects for archaeological interpretation within the post-medieval period. Such circular enclosures in the Aberdeenshire landscape may have served various agricultural, defensive, or settlement purposes characteristic of the early modern era. The site is recorded in the national heritage database under HES INSPIRE reference SM5781.

Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5781. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of?

Haughs of Ashogle is a post-medieval circular enclosure situated approximately 300 metres west-north-west of Ashogle in Aberdeenshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5781.

What period does Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of date from?

Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a circular enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of?

Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW 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 SM5781.

What other scheduled monuments are near Haughs of Ashogle,circular enclosure 300m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boat of Muiresk,circular enclosure 200m N of (1.9 km), Boghead,souterrain & settlement 400m SSE of (2.2 km), North Burreldales,stone circle (3.9 km).

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