MHG13583 - Hut circles - Buoldhu
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two possible hut circles. Occasional upright stones showing, but shape mainly shown in the mound form.
G.U. Survey: 1986: DB19/6
The hut circles were visited and recorded during a walkover survey by S Farrell in 2009 advance of proposals for an area of proposed new forestry. The hut circle at ND 14890 34914 measured c. 10.5m in diameter wuth a slight bank visible to W, N and E. Only 2 stones were visible in the E bank and there was no sign of an entrance. The hut circle at ND 14837 34906 measured 10m in diameter with a bank 1m wide at E, N and S. A few upright stones were visible and there was no sign of entrance. Both hut circles lay in an area of grazing. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1486 3492 (76m by 33m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND13SW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/307710 (View HES Canmore record for this site)
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