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Kilphedir is a Neolithic monument complex located in Sutherland, Scotland, comprising hut circles and chambered cairns situated approximately 700 metres east of Kilphedir. The site represents evidence of early farming settlement and ritual activity dating to the Neolithic period, reflecting the transition to agricultural practices in northern Scotland. The chambered cairns demonstrate the monumental tomb-building traditions characteristic of Neolithic communities, whilst the hut circles indicate domestic occupation and settlement patterns of this era. Together, these archaeological remains provide insight into the material culture and settlement strategies of Neolithic populations in the far north of mainland Britain.
Kilphedir,hut circles & chambered cairns 700m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM290. View the official record →
Kilphedir is a Neolithic monument complex located in Sutherland, Scotland, comprising hut circles and chambered cairns situated approximately 700 metres east of Kilphedir. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM290.
Kilphedir,hut circles & chambered cairns 700m E of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a hut circles & chambered cairns. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Kilphedir,hut circles & chambered cairns 700m E 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 SM290.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilphedir,hut circle 740m ESE of (0.2 km), Salscraggie Lodge,souterrain 40m SW of (0.5 km), Eldrable, broch SW of (1.3 km).
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