MHG11539 - Meall Meadhonach
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
Full Description
This hut-circle, defined by a bank 1m to 1.5m wide and 0.5m to 0.7m high, is approximately 9m E-W by 10m N-S and is oval in shape with a probable S entrance which is about 2m across. There are a series of at least 19 clearance cairns surrounding the house site on all sides.
Inf: Historic Scotland, October 1992.
FE Management Plan reveived 30/03/01.
J Aitken : 30/03/01.
New information about this site was gathered during a walkover survey that took place between November 2010 and January 2011. Please see the linked report for full details. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25614 Collection/Project Archive: Peteranna, M.. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 98a.
- <2> SHG25613 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M. 02/2011. Archaeological survey of Dalchork Forest, Lairg, Sutherland: Archaeological Walkover Survey. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 98a.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6071 1198 (38m by 22m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC61SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5194 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/72173 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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