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Kirkstones is an ancient settlement located approximately 1650 metres south-south-west of Stroupster in Caithness, Scotland. The site comprises the archaeological remains of what appears to be a prehistoric or early medieval habitation, though the precise dating and nature of occupation require further archaeological investigation. The settlement's location in the northern Highlands reflects patterns of human settlement in this region during periods when populations exploited the inland terrain for pastoral and subsistence purposes. As recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM4636, the site remains an important point of reference for understanding the distribution and character of early settlements across Caithness.
Kirkstones,settlement 1650m SSW of Stroupster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4636. View the official record →
Kirkstones is an ancient settlement located approximately 1650 metres south-south-west of Stroupster in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4636.
Kirkstones,settlement 1650m SSW of Stroupster 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 SM4636.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Green Hill of Clayton,settlement WSW of Hill of Clayton (1.6 km), Kirk Tofts,broch,Keiss (3.9 km), Hill of Works,broch 550m ESE of Barrock House (4.2 km).
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