Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag
Post-Medieval · Hut circle 450m se of torr righ beag

Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag

Scotland
HES SM3976
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circle 450m se of torr righ beag
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tormore hut circle is a post-medieval settlement feature located 450 metres south-east of Torr Righ Beag on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. The structure represents evidence of domestic occupation during the post-medieval period, when such hut circles continued to serve as dwellings or ancillary structures in rural areas of western Scotland. The site is recorded within the national heritage record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM3976, indicating its recognition as a monument of archaeological interest. As a post-medieval hut circle, it contributes to understanding the continuity and development of settlement patterns in Bute during the early modern period.

Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3976. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag?

Tormore hut circle is a post-medieval settlement feature located 450 metres south-east of Torr Righ Beag on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3976.

What period does Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag date from?

Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circle 450m se of torr righ beag. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag?

Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag 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 SM3976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor (0.2 km), Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of (0.2 km), Machrie Moor, prehistoric settlement 650m SSE of Crochandoon (0.4 km).

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