Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMeikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW of
Hut circles

Meikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4792
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Meikle Larbrax hut circles is a Bronze Age settlement site located approximately 460 metres north-west of Meikle Larbrax in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site comprises a cluster of circular stone-built structures typical of prehistoric domestic occupation in the region, representing evidence of settled communities during the Bronze Age period. The hut circles demonstrate the building practices and settlement patterns of early agricultural societies in south-west Scotland, with their stone construction providing durable remains that have survived into the modern landscape. This site forms part of the broader archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and land use across Dumfries and Galloway.

Meikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW of?

Meikle Larbrax hut circles is a Bronze Age settlement site located approximately 460 metres north-west of Meikle Larbrax in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4792.

Who is responsible for protecting Meikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW of?

Meikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW 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 SM4792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meikle Larbrax,hut circles 460m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meikle Larbrax,farmstead 1040m NW of (0.6 km), Meikle Larbrax,hut circle 1000m NNE of (0.8 km), Fort Point,fort and salt-pans,Salt Pans Bay,Galdenoch (1.1 km).

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