Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStandingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW of
Hut circles 615m and

Standingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW of

Scotland
HES SM12125
Site type
Hut circles 615m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Standingstones hut circles are a Bronze Age settlement site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising prehistoric domestic structures situated at elevations of approximately 615 metres and 680 metres to the southwest. The hut circles represent evidence of upland settlement and pastoral activity during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as seasonal or permanent dwellings for communities engaged in stock-rearing and subsistence agriculture. The archaeological remains consist of the characteristic circular or sub-circular stone-built foundations typical of Bronze Age domestic architecture in the Scottish Highlands, which survive as low stone banks marking the perimeter of former habitation structures. The site forms part of the wider pattern of Bronze Age settlement evidence recorded across the Cairngorms uplands, illustrating the extent of human occupation and land use at higher elevations during prehistory.

Standingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12125. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW of?

Standingstones hut circles are a Bronze Age settlement site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, comprising prehistoric domestic structures situated at elevations of approximately 615 metres and 680 metres to the southwest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12125.

Who is responsible for protecting Standingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW of?

Standingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW 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 SM12125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,motte,Kirkton of Durris (7 km), Upper Balfour, cairns, house, & field system 500m to 1000m SW of (7.9 km), Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of (8.2 km).

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