Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinbrace Farm,hut circle 1080m NW of
Hut circle

Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 1080m NW of

Scotland
HES SM3387
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinbrace Farm, hut circle 1080m NW of, is an ancient hut circle located in Sutherland, Scotland, situated on moorland to the northwest of Kinbrace Farm. The monument represents a dwelling of the prehistoric period, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, when such roundhouses formed the primary settlement type across northern Scotland. The hut circle consists of a circular stone foundation, a characteristic feature of prehistoric domestic architecture in this region, which would originally have supported a timber-framed superstructure with a thatched or turf roof. This site contributes to the archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and domestic life in the far north of Scotland during the prehistoric era.

Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 1080m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 1080m NW of?

Kinbrace Farm, hut circle 1080m NW of, is an ancient hut circle located in Sutherland, Scotland, situated on moorland to the northwest of Kinbrace Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3387.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 1080m NW of?

Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 1080m NW 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 SM3387.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 1080m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 370m WNW of (0.9 km), Kinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW of (0.9 km), Kinbrace Farm,chambered cairn 90m E of (1.1 km).

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