Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of
Two hut circles and cairn

Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM11633
Site type
Two hut circles and cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knocksoul is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising two hut circles and an associated cairn situated approximately 310 metres north-north-west of Knocksoul itself. The hut circles represent domestic settlement evidence from the Bronze Age period, whilst the cairn likely served a funerary or ritual function contemporary with or predating the settlement activity. The site reflects patterns of Bronze Age occupation and land use typical of upland areas in north-east Scotland, where such cairn and hut circle associations are characteristic of the period's archaeological landscape. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system, confirming its status as a protected archaeological site of national importance.

Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11633. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of?

Knocksoul is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising two hut circles and an associated cairn situated approximately 310 metres north-north-west of Knocksoul itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11633.

Who is responsible for protecting Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of?

Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW 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 SM11633.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knocksoul, two hut circles and cairn 310m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock Hill, hut circle 315m NNE of Fernyhowe (4.7 km), Knock Hill cairn, 605m WSW of St John's Well (4.7 km), Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (4.9 km).

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