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Mains of Aberarder, hut circle 1145m ESE of, is an ancient hut circle located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure represents a form of domestic settlement typical of prehistoric or early historic periods in the Scottish Highlands, consisting of a circular or sub-circular dwelling foundation. Such hut circles are commonly attributed to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and forms part of the archaeological landscape documenting settlement patterns and domestic life in the Highlands during antiquity.
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 an ancient hut circle located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. 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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