Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of
Hut circle

Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM12439
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of Iron Age settlement activity in the region, demonstrating patterns of habitation contemporary with other hut circles found across northern Scotland. The monument consists of the surviving archaeological remains of what would have been a circular or sub-circular dwelling, typical of the domestic architecture employed during the Iron Age period. Such hut circles, often defined by stone foundations or denuded earthwork boundaries, form part of the wider archaeological landscape documenting pre-Roman settlement in Aberdeenshire.

Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12439. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of?

Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12439.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of?

Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW 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 SM12439.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Hatton Croft, long cairn 155m WNW of (3.4 km), Berryhill, enclosure 290m N of (3.6 km), Kingswells, consumption dykes 415m N and 685m NNE of Home Farm (3.8 km).

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