Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMellon Udrigle,hut circle on beach
Hut circle on beach

Mellon Udrigle,hut circle on beach

Scotland
HES SM6181
Site type
Hut circle on beach
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mellon Udrigle is a prehistoric hut circle located on the beach in Ross-shire, in the far north of Scotland. The site represents evidence of early settlement in the region, belonging to a period when coastal locations were exploited for habitation and resource access. The hut circle survives as an earthwork depression, indicating the sunken or semi-subterranean construction typical of Iron Age domestic structures in northern Scotland. Its position on the foreshore demonstrates the importance of maritime resources to early Scottish communities, though the exact dating of this particular example requires archaeological confirmation.

Mellon Udrigle,hut circle on beach is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6181. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mellon Udrigle,hut circle on beach?

Mellon Udrigle is a prehistoric hut circle located on the beach in Ross-shire, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6181.

Who is responsible for protecting Mellon Udrigle,hut circle on beach?

Mellon Udrigle,hut circle on beach 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 SM6181.

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