Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum
Hut circle 750m sw of sarsgrum

Kyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum

Scotland
HES SM3829
Site type
Hut circle 750m sw of sarsgrum
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kyle of Durness is a hut circle located 750 metres south-west of Sarsgrum in Sutherland, Scotland. The site represents prehistoric domestic settlement, though the specific dating and cultural attribution remain subject to archaeological interpretation typical of structures of this class in the northern Highlands. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular hollow, characteristic of Iron Age or earlier domestic occupation, where the depression marks the sunken floor level of a former dwelling. Such hut circles are common archaeological features across the far north of Scotland and indicate patterns of pastoralist or mixed subsistence settlement in this region during antiquity.

Kyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3829. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum?

Kyle of Durness is a hut circle located 750 metres south-west of Sarsgrum in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3829.

Who is responsible for protecting Kyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum?

Kyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum 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 SM3829.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kyle of Durness,hut circle 1000m SSW of Sarsgrum (0.2 km), Kyle of Durness,cairn 350m NNE of Sarsgrum (1.1 km), Ach a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness (1.2 km).

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