Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSwordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge
Hut circle 1450m se of, bonar bridge

Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge

Scotland
HES SM1877
Site type
Hut circle 1450m se of, bonar bridge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of Bonar Bridge is an archaeological monument located in Sutherland, Scotland, designated by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1877. The site comprises a prehistoric hut circle, representing settlement activity from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands. Such structures typically consist of a roughly circular or oval depression with associated stone rubble, indicating the remains of a dwelling with stone-built or timber-framed superstructure. The monument contributes to understanding the pattern of rural settlement and land use in the upland regions of northern Scotland during later prehistoric times.

Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge?

Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of Bonar Bridge is an archaeological monument located in Sutherland, Scotland, designated by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1877. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1877.

Who is responsible for protecting Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge?

Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge 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 SM1877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Swordale, hut circle 1450m SE of, Bonar Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Migdale, crannog 300m ESE of Lochend (1.4 km), St Demhan's Cross or St Devenoc's Cross,cross slab (1.4 km), Loch Migdale, henge 160m ESE of Lochend (1.5 km).

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