Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeathad an Daraich, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver
Hut circles, naver forest, strathnaver

Leathad an Daraich, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver

Scotland
HES SM2520
Site type
Hut circles, naver forest, strathnaver
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Leathad an Daraich is a prehistoric settlement comprising hut circles located in Naver Forest, Strathnaver, Sutherland. The site consists of multiple circular stone-built dwellings that date to the Iron Age or Bronze Age, representing evidence of ancient domestic occupation in the Scottish Highlands. The hut circles are preserved as stone foundations and wall remnants scattered across the moorland, demonstrating the construction methods and settlement patterns of prehistoric communities in northern Scotland. Strathnaver contains numerous such sites, reflecting sustained prehistoric habitation in this river valley during the second and first millennia BCE.

Leathad an Daraich, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2520. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leathad an Daraich, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver?

Leathad an Daraich is a prehistoric settlement comprising hut circles located in Naver Forest, Strathnaver, Sutherland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2520.

Who is responsible for protecting Leathad an Daraich, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver?

Leathad an Daraich, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver 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 SM2520.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leathad an Daraich, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Truderscraig,deserted township,hut circles & clearance cairns (1.5 km), Bad an Leathaid,deserted township,Strathnaver (2.3 km), Cnoc Airigh an Leathaid, hut circles, Naver Forest, Strathnaver (2.6 km).

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