Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of
Hut circle

Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of

Scotland
HES SM12442
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of settlement typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age communities in north-east Scotland, periods during which such circular or oval stone-built dwellings served as family residences. The hut circle's physical remains, preserved in the landscape near Little Eddieston Cottage, contribute to our understanding of ancient settlement patterns and domestic architecture in the region. Such structures are valued by archaeologists for revealing information about the organisation, building techniques, and daily life of prehistoric Highland and lowland Scottish communities.

Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12442. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of?

Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12442.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of?

Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE 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 SM12442.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,motte,Kirkton of Durris (5.5 km), Upper Balfour, cairns, house, & field system 500m to 1000m SW of (6.4 km), Clune Wood,cairn 900m SE of Woodlands School (7.2 km).

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