Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of
Hut-circle

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM11233
Site type
Hut-circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of, is an ancient hut-circle located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and forms part of the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement in the region. The monument represents domestic occupation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, when such circular structures served as residential dwellings for farming communities. The site is recorded within the national heritage database under the designation SM11233, which facilitates its protection and study within Scotland's archaeological estate. Such hut-circles are characterised by their subcircular or circular ground plans, typically identifiable through surface features or cropmarks, and their presence in upland and marginal landscapes indicates patterns of ancient land use and settlement distribution across Lanarkshire.

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of?

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of, is an ancient hut-circle located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and forms part of the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11233.

Who is responsible for protecting Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of?

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE 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 SM11233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Yardhouses, hut-circle 470m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windygates, hut-circle 385m NNW of (1.6 km), Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m E of (2.5 km), Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of (3 km).

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