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Torr Phadruig is a hut circle located approximately 730 metres northeast of Beinn Freiceadain near Brawlbin in Caithness, northern Scotland. The site is designated as a prehistoric settlement structure, typical of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation in the Scottish Highlands, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. The monument comprises the remains of a circular or sub-circular dwelling, evidenced by earthwork features characteristic of hut circles in this region. Such structures represent domestic settlement patterns in northern Scotland during the prehistoric period and contribute to understanding of ancient Highland land use and settlement organisation.
Torr Phadruig,hut circle 730m NE of Beinn Freiceadain,Brawlbin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM592. View the official record →
Torr Phadruig is a hut circle located approximately 730 metres northeast of Beinn Freiceadain near Brawlbin in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM592.
Torr Phadruig,hut circle 730m NE of Beinn Freiceadain,Brawlbin 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 SM592.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brawlbin,hut circle 550m NE of Beinn Freiceadain (0.2 km), Torr Beag, chambered cairn 500m NE of Beinn Freiceadain, Brawlbin (0.4 km), Torr Mor,cairn 500m NNE of Beinn Freiceadain,Brawlbin (0.6 km).
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