Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHeilam, hut circle 450m ENE of
Hut circle

Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM3854
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Sutherland, northern Scotland. The site represents evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement activity in the Scottish Highlands, periods during which scattered communities occupied the region through small-scale pastoral and agricultural pursuits. The hut circle, a common dwelling form across northern Britain during these periods, would originally have comprised a circular or sub-circular stone-built foundation with a sunken or partially recessed floor. Such structures provide important archaeological testimony to the domestic life and settlement patterns of ancient Highland communities, though detailed chronological and structural information for this specific site would require consultation of the official records maintained by Historic Environment Scotland.

Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3854. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE of?

Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Sutherland, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3854.

Who is responsible for protecting Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE of?

Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE 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 SM3854.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heilam, hut circle 450m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heilam,hut circle 420m E of (0.1 km), Heilam,broch 620m NE of (0.2 km), Port Chamuill, souterrain 500m NNW of, Loch Eriboll (3.2 km).

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