Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver
Iron Age · 120m n of dun chealamy broch, carnachy, strathnaver

Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver

Scotland
HES SM1845
Period
Iron Age
Site type
120m n of dun chealamy broch, carnachy, strathnaver
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver is a group of Iron Age domestic structures located in Sutherland, northern Scotland. The site comprises the remains of circular or sub-circular stone-built dwellings characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, situated in close proximity to the more substantial stone broch monument of Dun Chealamy. These hut circles represent evidence of everyday habitation and domestic life during the Iron Age period, providing archaeological insight into the settlement hierarchy and land use practices of the region. The association of these structures with the nearby broch suggests a settlement complex of some significance, reflecting the occupation and territorial organization of Iron Age communities in Strathnaver.

Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1845. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver?

Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver is a group of Iron Age domestic structures located in Sutherland, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1845.

What period does Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver date from?

Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a 120m n of dun chealamy broch, carnachy, strathnaver. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver?

Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver 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 SM1845.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles, 120m N of Dun Chealamy Broch, Carnachy, Strathnaver?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Skail, homestead (4.1 km), Inshlampie, broch 1175m NE of (4.2 km), Red Priest's Stone and burial ground 500m NNE of (4.3 km).

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