Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of
Hut circles 700m and

Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of

Scotland
HES SM3978
Site type
Hut circles 700m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tormore hut circles are Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement remains located on the Isle of Bute in south-western Scotland. The site comprises multiple circular stone-built structures positioned at approximately 700 metres and 760 metres east of Tormore, representing domestic occupation during the prehistoric period. These hut circles, constructed from stone foundations, are characteristic of upland settlement patterns in western Scotland during the later prehistoric era. The site provides evidence of prehistoric land use and habitation strategies in the Clyde region during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods.

Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3978. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of?

Tormore hut circles are Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement remains located on the Isle of Bute in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3978.

Who is responsible for protecting Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of?

Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E 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 SM3978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tormore, hut circles 700m and 760m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tormore, hut circles 450m ENE of Torr Righ Mor (0.1 km), Tormore, hut circle 450m SE of Torr Righ Beag (0.2 km), Machrie Moor, prehistoric settlement 650m SSE of Crochandoon (0.4 km).

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