Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor
Post-Medieval · Hut circles 450m ene of torr righ mor

Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor

Scotland
HES SM3974
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Hut circles 450m ene of torr righ mor
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor is a post-medieval settlement site located in Bute, Scotland. The site comprises hut circles that represent domestic occupation from the post-medieval period, indicating continuity of settlement activity in this area beyond the medieval era. Such hut circles typically reflect the housing arrangements of rural communities during the sixteenth century onwards, constructed with stone footings that mark the perimeters of individual dwellings. The remains contribute to understanding the settlement patterns and domestic arrangements of post-medieval Bute and the wider Scottish landscape.

Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3974. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor?

Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor is a post-medieval settlement site located in Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3974.

What period does Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor date from?

Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a hut circles 450m ene of torr righ mor. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor?

Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor 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 SM3974.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of (0.1 km), Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag (0.2 km), Machrie Moor, prehistoric settlement 650m SSE of Crochandoon (0.5 km).

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