Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMonzie,hut circles 700m SSE of
Hut circles

Monzie,hut circles 700m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM4495
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Monzie hut circles, located 700 metres south-southeast of Monzie in Perthshire, is a prehistoric settlement comprising multiple circular stone-founded structures. The site represents domestic occupation of the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. The hut circles are defined by low stone walls and occupy a position typical of prehistoric settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, where such structures provided shelter for pastoral communities. The remains survive as earthwork features visible in the landscape, though their preservation and exact number of individual structures require archaeological survey to establish with certainty.

Monzie,hut circles 700m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4495. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monzie,hut circles 700m SSE of?

Monzie hut circles, located 700 metres south-southeast of Monzie in Perthshire, is a prehistoric settlement comprising multiple circular stone-founded structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4495.

Who is responsible for protecting Monzie,hut circles 700m SSE of?

Monzie,hut circles 700m SSE 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 SM4495.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monzie,hut circles 700m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cammoch, deserted settlement (6.9 km), Black Castle,dun,Glen Fincastle (7 km), Torvuick, deserted settlement 200m ENE of Clunie Dam (7.2 km).

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