Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinnaird,hut circles 1400m NE of
Hut circles

Kinnaird,hut circles 1400m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4819
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinnaird Hut Circles, located approximately 1400 metres north-east of Kinnaird in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age settlement comprising a group of prehistoric domestic structures. The site consists of several circular or sub-circular hut platforms, characteristic of upland settlement patterns in prehistoric Scotland. These structures represent evidence of Bronze Age occupation and land use in the Perthshire landscape, demonstrating the exploitation of higher ground areas for pastoral and domestic purposes during this period. The hut circles form part of the broader archaeological record of prehistoric settlement in central Scotland.

Kinnaird,hut circles 1400m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4819. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinnaird,hut circles 1400m NE of?

Kinnaird Hut Circles, located approximately 1400 metres north-east of Kinnaird in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age settlement comprising a group of prehistoric domestic structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4819.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinnaird,hut circles 1400m NE of?

Kinnaird,hut circles 1400m NE 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 SM4819.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinnaird,hut circles 1400m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haugh of Grandtully, fort 200m SSE of (8.2 km), Balnaguard Farm, roundhouse 440m NNE of (8.3 km), Cuil-an-Daraich, enclosure 170m E of (8.4 km).

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