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Sidhean Tuath is a burnt mound located near Balranald in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Burnt mounds are archaeological monuments typically dating to the Bronze Age, characterised by accumulations of heat-fractured stone and charcoal derived from activities involving the heating of water or processing of materials. The mound at Sidhean Tuath represents evidence of prehistoric settlement and economic activity in the Outer Hebrides, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age land use and resource exploitation in this region. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's national designation system.
Sidhean Tuath,burnt mound,Balranald is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6221. View the official record →
Sidhean Tuath is a burnt mound located near Balranald in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6221.
Sidhean Tuath,burnt mound,Balranald 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 SM6221.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Scarie, island dun in Loch Scarie, North Uist (0.4 km), Dun Grogarry, dun (1.4 km), South Clettraval,chambered cairns,standing stone and aisled house (3.3 km).
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