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Mains of Aberarder, hut circle 1145m ESE of is a prehistoric circular dwelling situated on high ground in Inverness-shire. The structure sits upon bedrock of the Grampian Group, metamorphic rocks formed during the Neoproterozoic period, comprising psammite and semipelite that have weathered to create a landscape characteristic of the Scottish Highlands. This geology has long dictated settlement patterns in the region.
The hut circle represents the domestic architecture of Iron Age or Bronze Age communities who occupied the upland zones of northern Scotland. Such structures, typically comprising a circular stone or timber-framed dwelling with sunken or levelled floor, reflect the pastoral economy of highland societies and their capacity to exploit marginal terrain. The elevated position of this example would have offered defence and extensive views across surrounding terrain.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under scheduled monument reference SM11542, recognising its significance as physical evidence of early Scottish settlement patterns and land use. The site contributes to our understanding of how pre-Roman British communities adapted to and exploited the Highlands, a theme of considerable importance to Scotland's archaeological heritage.
Mains of Aberarder, hut circle 1145m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11542. View the official record →
Mains of Aberarder, hut circle 1145m ESE of is a prehistoric circular dwelling situated on high ground in Inverness-shire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11542.
Mains of Aberarder, hut circle 1145m ESE 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 SM11542.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mains of Aberarder, fort 270m S of (1.1 km), Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of (2.2 km), West Croachy House, cairns 1000m ESE of (2.9 km).
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Mains of Aberarder, hut circle 1145m ESE of stands on Grampian Group, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is psammite and semipelite.