Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouth Yarrows, hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of
Hut circle and kiln barn

South Yarrows, hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of

Scotland
HES SM612
Site type
Hut circle and kiln barn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

South Yarrows hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of is a prehistoric settlement site located in Caithness, Scotland. The hut circle represents domestic occupation of the Iron Age or Bronze Age period, whilst the associated kiln barn indicates later agricultural use of the landscape, likely medieval or post-medieval in date. The site demonstrates the long continuity of settlement and land use in this area of northern Scotland across successive periods. The remains survive as earthwork features characteristic of upland settlement archaeology in the far north.

South Yarrows, hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Yarrows, hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of?

South Yarrows hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of is a prehistoric settlement site located in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM612.

Who is responsible for protecting South Yarrows, hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of?

South Yarrows, hut circle and kiln barn 450m W 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 SM612.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Yarrows, hut circle and kiln barn 450m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn of Get, chambered cairn, cairns and cists (2.5 km), Broughwhin, cairn and stone row 190m NW of Groat's Loch (2.6 km), Cairn Hanach,chambered cairn S side of Warehouse Hill (2.6 km).

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