Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMachrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon
Hut circle 540m se of crochandoon

Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon

Scotland
HES SM4313
Site type
Hut circle 540m se of crochandoon
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon is an ancient residential structure located on the island of Bute in southwestern Scotland. The site represents evidence of early settlement on Machrie Moor, a landscape rich in prehistoric remains including standing stones and other domestic features. The hut circle belongs to the Iron Age or Bronze Age period, reflecting the prehistoric occupation of this region. The structure survives as an archaeological feature recorded and monitored by Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM4313.

Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4313. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon?

Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon is an ancient residential structure located on the island of Bute in southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4313.

Who is responsible for protecting Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon?

Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon 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 SM4313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Machrie Moor, hut circle 540m SE of Crochandoon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tormore, long cairn 875m SSE of Crochandoon (0.4 km), Machrie Moor, prehistoric settlement 650m SSE of Crochandoon (0.5 km), Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag (0.8 km).

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