Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage
Bronze Age · Hut circles and ring cairn 1020m e of east cottage

Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage

Scotland
HES SM12541
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Hut circles and ring cairn 1020m e of east cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument comprises domestic structures in the form of hut circles alongside a ring cairn, representing evidence of sustained occupation during the Bronze Age period. Ring cairns of this type typically served ritual or commemorative functions and often occur in association with settlement remains, suggesting the coexistence of domestic and ceremonial activity at the site. The location within the Sands of Forvie, an area rich in prehistoric archaeology, indicates this was part of a broader Bronze Age landscape of habitation and burial practice in north-east Scotland.

Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage?

Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage is a Bronze Age settlement site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12541.

What period does Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage date from?

Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a hut circles and ring cairn 1020m e of east cottage. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage?

Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage 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 SM12541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sands of Forvie, hut circles and ring cairn 1020m E of East Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sands of Forvie, cairns 1115m SE of Waterside (0.3 km), Forvie Church and deserted village (site of) (1 km), Knockhall Castle (1.7 km).

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