Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMontgoldrum,cairns & hut circle 400m E of
Cairns & hut circle

Montgoldrum,cairns & hut circle 400m E of

Scotland
HES SM4754
Site type
Cairns & hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Montgoldrum Cairns and Hut Circle is a Neolithic and Bronze Age settlement site located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a cairn or cairns alongside evidence of a contemporary hut circle, indicating occupation and ritual activity spanning the Neolithic through to the Bronze Age periods. The site lies approximately 400 metres east of Montgoldrum and represents the type of upland settlement that characterises prehistoric land use in northeast Scotland, combining domestic habitation with ceremonial or funerary monuments. Archaeological features of this character suggest community investment in both everyday dwelling and the construction of durable stone monuments that served social and religious functions.

Montgoldrum,cairns & hut circle 400m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4754. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Montgoldrum,cairns & hut circle 400m E of?

Montgoldrum Cairns and Hut Circle is a Neolithic and Bronze Age settlement site located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4754.

Who is responsible for protecting Montgoldrum,cairns & hut circle 400m E of?

Montgoldrum,cairns & hut circle 400m E 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 SM4754.

What other scheduled monuments are near Montgoldrum,cairns & hut circle 400m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Montgoldrum,cairn 750m ENE of (0.4 km), Hillhead,long cairn 320m SW of Upper Craighill (2.2 km), Bruxie Hill,long cairn 650m WSW of Ferniebrae (3.4 km).

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