Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSithean na Gearra,hut circle 1280m SSW of
Hut circle

Sithean na Gearra,hut circle 1280m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM5214
Site type
Hut circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sithean na Gearra is a hut circle located in Caithness, northern Scotland, approximately 1280 metres south-southwest of a reference point within this upland landscape. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and represents settlement activity characteristic of early highland communities. The structure survives as a circular or sub-circular earthwork, typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age domestic habitation sites found throughout northern Scotland. Such hut circles form an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the Scottish Highlands.

Sithean na Gearra,hut circle 1280m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sithean na Gearra,hut circle 1280m SSW of?

Sithean na Gearra is a hut circle located in Caithness, northern Scotland, approximately 1280 metres south-southwest of a reference point within this upland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5214.

Who is responsible for protecting Sithean na Gearra,hut circle 1280m SSW of?

Sithean na Gearra,hut circle 1280m SSW 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 SM5214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sithean na Gearra,hut circle 1280m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loedebest,settlement 1300m W of (5.8 km), Loedebest,prehistoric settlement and post medieval enclosure 1400m WSW (6.2 km), Loedebest,settlement 650m W of (6.3 km).

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