Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRuthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of
Post-Medieval · Hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds

Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of

Scotland
HES SM11826
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of is a Post-Medieval archaeological complex located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises multiple archaeological features including hut circles, field systems, and burnt mounds, indicating sustained human occupation and agricultural activity during the Post-Medieval period. The burnt mounds, typically associated with cooking or heating activities, suggest domestic and subsistence practices characteristic of rural settlement in the Highlands during this era. These structural remains provide evidence of the settlement patterns and land use strategies employed by communities in this region during the Post-Medieval centuries.

Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of?

Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of is a Post-Medieval archaeological complex located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11826.

What period does Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of date from?

Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of?

Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S 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 SM11826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ruthven, hut circles, field systems and burnt mounds 1200m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven (1.5 km), Ruthven, crannog 610m NNE of (1.7 km), Druimantorran, hut circles and field system 1525m NE and 1460m ENE of (2 km).

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