EHG5376 - Excavation - Torbreck Longhouse, Loch Bhuide

An archaeological excavation was undertaken by AOC Archaeology Group in 2013 in order to record evidence of a long-house complex near Loch Buidhe, Sutherland. This site had previously been identified during a walkover survey in 2008-10 (see EHG3360) and was to be impacted by the development of connections to a new electricity sub-station. The excavation revealed a long-house complex of dry-stone and turf structures consisting of three phases of construction. These included two distinct house structures with associated animal byres and a small ancillary building. The structures had obvious internal partitions. Both of the house structures revealed intact floor deposits together with several internal architectural features. <1>