Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver
Hut circles and clearance cairns, naver forest, strathnaver

Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver

Scotland
HES SM2515
Site type
Hut circles and clearance cairns, naver forest, strathnaver
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Rosal is a Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement site comprising hut circles and associated clearance cairns located in Naver Forest, Strathnaver, Sutherland. The site demonstrates evidence of prehistoric occupation and land management practices, with multiple circular dwelling structures accompanied by the clearance cairns characteristic of upland settlement patterns during the later prehistoric period. The remains represent an important archaeological record of settlement distribution and agricultural exploitation in northern Scotland during the Bronze Age and subsequent Iron Age transition, illustrating both domestic architecture and the process of clearing land for cultivation and pasture that sustained prehistoric Highland communities.

Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2515. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver?

Rosal is a Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement site comprising hut circles and associated clearance cairns located in Naver Forest, Strathnaver, Sutherland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2515.

Who is responsible for protecting Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver?

Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver 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 SM2515.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalharrold, hut circle 380m NNW of (2 km), Meall a Choire Bhuidhe,hut circles,Naver Forest (2.1 km), Loch Naver,hut circle 800m E of Dail a Thuraich (3.5 km).

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