Description

The monument comprises the remains of at least six hut-circles and several stances of timber houses, plus the remains of a cultivation system marked by clearance cairns and banks. There is one very clearly defined double-walled house. The area to be scheduled measures a maximum of 370m WNW-ESE along a modern forestry fence (which is itself specifically excluded) by a maximum of 410m transversely, to include all the circles and stances, the cultivation remains and an area around them in which further remains associated with their construction and use are likely to survive, as marked in red on the attached map. The surface of the modern track on its present line is specifically excluded.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance as a well preserved prehistoric settlement which has the potential to enhance considerably our understanding of settlement and land-use in the area. It is of particular importance because it is one of the highest known agricultural settlements in the area and study of it may cast light on the marginality of later Bronze Age upland agriculture.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Source: Historic Environment Scotland