MHG10274 - Hut circle, Cnoc Ascaig
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- HUT CIRCLE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This hut-circle is situated on a broad natural terrace on the peat-covered NE flank of Cnoc Ascaig and measures 8.5m in diameter within a stony bank spread to 2m in thickness and 0.7m in height. A drain has been cut through the NE arc and an entrance is visible on SE.
A number of small cairns are visible in vicinity, both on the terrace and at NC 877 236 on lower slopes of the hills.
(KILD91 411)
Visited by RCAHMS (PJD) 6 June 1991.
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8734 2344 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC82SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/72421 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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