MHG53866 - Hut circle, Gilbert's Hill
Summary
Hut circle recorded during walkover survey. It lay slightly outside the area of proposed planting.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC to 560 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
8m internal diameter hut circle, set at the SW edge of Carrol Burn and slightly eroded by it. Its stone walls, partly covered by short heather, are spread to 2m wide and stand 0.7m high, most prominently on its north-west, upper side. There is an entrance to 130° onto a short heather-covered level area.
It lay slightly outside the proposed area for planting. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 8434 0729 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
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