Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Yardhouses, hut-circles and cairns 270m SSW of
Hut-circles and cairns

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circles and cairns 270m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM11236
Site type
Hut-circles and cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wester Yardhouses Hut-Circles and Cairns is a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 270 metres south-southwest of Wester Yardhouses. The site comprises multiple hut-circles, the remains of prehistoric domestic structures, alongside cairns which likely served ceremonial or funerary functions. The hut-circles represent evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation, when communities established semi-permanent settlements in this upland landscape. The archaeological remains, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM11236, contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in south-central Scotland.

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circles and cairns 270m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Yardhouses, hut-circles and cairns 270m SSW of?

Wester Yardhouses Hut-Circles and Cairns is a Bronze Age settlement complex located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, situated approximately 270 metres south-southwest of Wester Yardhouses. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11236.

Who is responsible for protecting Wester Yardhouses, hut-circles and cairns 270m SSW of?

Wester Yardhouses, hut-circles and cairns 270m SSW 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 SM11236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Yardhouses, hut-circles and cairns 270m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windygates, hut-circle 385m NNW of (1.8 km), Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m E of (2.8 km), Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of (3 km).

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