MHG10830 - Hut circle, Scottarie
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A hut circle, set into the NW facing slope, measuring 14.0m in diameter. The entrance is in the E. A small number of contemporary field clearance heaps surround the hut.
Surveyed at 1:10,560. Visited by OS (J B) 4 November 1975.
Hut circle with low walls composed of turf without stones visible. Possible doorways in SE and NE as well. Internal diameter 8m, external diameter 14m. Several clearance cairns below (SW), around 25m away.
Information supplied by Dr N Lindsay, 18/02/01.
See Report 929.
J Aitken : 20/08/02
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8061 0854 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6501 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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