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Machrie Moor is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 650 metres south-south-east of Crochandoon on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early human occupation in this region, though the precise chronological parameters and nature of settlement activities remain subjects of archaeological investigation. The landscape setting on Machrie Moor itself, with its open moorland character, would have offered particular advantages for prehistoric communities exploiting the resources of Bute. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record and forms part of the broader archaeological heritage of the island's prehistoric period.
Machrie Moor, prehistoric settlement 650m SSE of Crochandoon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3973. View the official record →
Machrie Moor is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 650 metres south-south-east of Crochandoon on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3973.
Machrie Moor, prehistoric settlement 650m SSE 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 SM3973.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of (0.4 km), Tormore, long cairn 875m SSE of Crochandoon (0.4 km), Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag (0.4 km).
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