Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe
Hut circle 315m nne of fernyhowe

Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe

Scotland
HES SM11672
Site type
Hut circle 315m nne of fernyhowe
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement feature located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site consists of a circular or sub-circular hut platform, characteristic of prehistoric domestic occupation in the upland regions of north-east Scotland. Such hut circles represent the remains of timber or turf-built dwellings and are commonly dated to the later prehistoric period, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without excavation. The site's location within the broader landscape of Aberdeenshire suggests it formed part of the dispersed settlement pattern typical of ancient agricultural communities in this region.

Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11672. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe?

Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement feature located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11672.

Who is responsible for protecting Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe?

Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe 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 SM11672.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (0.4 km), Knockargety Wood, unfinished hillfort 200m to 370m N of Upper Ruthven (0.5 km), Leys, homestead 400m NW of (1.1 km).

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