Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSron Uamha, hut circle 280m NE of Sron Uamha cave
Hut circle 280m ne of sron uamha cave

Sron Uamha, hut circle 280m NE of Sron Uamha cave

Scotland
HES SM3731
Site type
Hut circle 280m ne of sron uamha cave
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Sron Uamha hut circle is an ancient circular domestic structure located 280 metres north-east of Sron Uamha cave in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents evidence of prehistoric settlement in the region, typical of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods when such structures served as domestic dwellings. The hut circle survives as a sub-circular depression with associated archaeological features characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, where communities established small, seasonally or permanently occupied domestic sites. Such monuments contribute to understanding prehistoric land use and habitation strategies in the west of Scotland during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Sron Uamha, hut circle 280m NE of Sron Uamha cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3731. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sron Uamha, hut circle 280m NE of Sron Uamha cave?

Sron Uamha hut circle is an ancient circular domestic structure located 280 metres north-east of Sron Uamha cave in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3731.

Who is responsible for protecting Sron Uamha, hut circle 280m NE of Sron Uamha cave?

Sron Uamha, hut circle 280m NE of Sron Uamha cave 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 SM3731.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sron Uamha, hut circle 280m NE of Sron Uamha cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sron Uamha, fort 170m NNW of Sron Uamha cave (0.3 km), Borgadel Water,dun 365m W of mouth of (1.1 km), Balmavicar Burn,township 170m N of (4.4 km).

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