Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeathad Carnaich,hut circles,clearance cairns,N of Dalhalvaig School
Hut circles,clearance cairns,n of dalhalvaig school

Leathad Carnaich,hut circles,clearance cairns,N of Dalhalvaig School

Scotland
HES SM1876
Site type
Hut circles,clearance cairns,n of dalhalvaig school
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Leathad Carnaich is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement comprising hut circles and associated clearance cairns located north of Dalhalvaig School in Sutherland, Scotland. The site consists of the remains of circular domestic structures typical of prehistoric highland settlement, accompanied by field clearance cairns which attest to past agricultural use of the landscape. These monuments represent evidence of early pastoral and arable exploitation of the moorland terrain in the far north of Scotland. The site is recorded in the National Monuments Record and is designated for statutory protection under Scots heritage legislation.

Leathad Carnaich,hut circles,clearance cairns,N of Dalhalvaig School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1876. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leathad Carnaich,hut circles,clearance cairns,N of Dalhalvaig School?

Leathad Carnaich is a Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement comprising hut circles and associated clearance cairns located north of Dalhalvaig School in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1876.

Who is responsible for protecting Leathad Carnaich,hut circles,clearance cairns,N of Dalhalvaig School?

Leathad Carnaich,hut circles,clearance cairns,N of Dalhalvaig School 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 SM1876.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leathad Carnaich,hut circles,clearance cairns,N of Dalhalvaig School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Millburn, Strath Halladale, barrows 340m NNE of (0.6 km), The Borg, broch, Strath Halladale (4.5 km), Halladale Bridge,hut circles 670m NE of,on banks of Giligill Burn (7.9 km).

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