Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMorvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 400m E of
Cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns

Morvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 400m E of

Scotland
HES SM1809
Site type
Cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Morvich Lodge cairns, hut circles and clearance cairns is a prehistoric and early historic settlement complex located approximately four hundred metres east of Morvich Lodge in Sutherland, northern Scotland. The site comprises a scatter of archaeological features including burial cairns, the remains of stone-built hut circles indicative of domestic occupation, and clearance cairns formed from stones removed during agricultural use of the landscape. These monuments span multiple periods of occupation, with evidence suggesting activity from the Bronze Age through to the medieval period. The assemblage of features reflects changing patterns of settlement, agricultural practice, and land use across several millennia in this region of the Scottish Highlands.

Morvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 400m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1809. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Morvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 400m E of?

Morvich Lodge cairns, hut circles and clearance cairns is a prehistoric and early historic settlement complex located approximately four hundred metres east of Morvich Lodge in Sutherland, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1809.

Who is responsible for protecting Morvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 400m E of?

Morvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 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 SM1809.

What other scheduled monuments are near Morvich Lodge,cairns,hut circles & clearance cairns 400m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Golspie-Lairg Road,stone circle 920m NW of Mound Junction (1.7 km), Carn Liath,cairn & chambered cairn 1200m WNW of Torboll (2.4 km), Creag an Amalaidh,hut circles & field system 270m NNE of Achinail (2.6 km).

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