Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton of Drummy, hut circles 200m NNW of
Hut circles

Newton of Drummy, hut circles 200m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM8582
Site type
Hut circles
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton of Drummy hut circles, located 200 metres north-north-west of Newton of Drummy in Aberdeenshire, is a prehistoric settlement comprising multiple circular stone-built structures. The site represents evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age domestic occupation, with the hut circles displaying the characteristic stone-foundation remains typical of later prehistoric roundhouse settlements in northeast Scotland. The monument survives as low stone footings and rubble spreads marking the positions of former dwellings, providing archaeological testimony to the pattern of rural settlement in the region during the later prehistoric period. Such hut circle settlements are significant for understanding subsistence practices, settlement distribution, and social organisation in Iron Age Aberdeenshire.

Newton of Drummy, hut circles 200m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8582. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton of Drummy, hut circles 200m NNW of?

Newton of Drummy hut circles, located 200 metres north-north-west of Newton of Drummy in Aberdeenshire, is a prehistoric settlement comprising multiple circular stone-built structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8582.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton of Drummy, hut circles 200m NNW of?

Newton of Drummy, hut circles 200m NNW 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 SM8582.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton of Drummy, hut circles 200m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockargety Wood, unfinished hillfort 200m to 370m N of Upper Ruthven (2.2 km), North Gellan,settlement and field system 350m N of (2.3 km), Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (2.5 km).

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