MHG32576 - Hut circle, east of Durcha (5 of 5)
Summary
A hut circle, forming part of a prehistoric settlement and field system.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Late Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 1250 BC to 560 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Hut circle marked in this location on modern OS. <1>
A walkover survey in January 2008 identified a large hut circle situated on a southwest-facing slope. It appears as a large grass and heather-covered mound and has some stone showing within the southeast sector. The structure measures 13.5 metres over walls on the N-S axis by 13m over walls on the E-W axis, with an approximate wall thickness of between 1.5 and 2.5 metres. The walls stand to a maximum height of 0.8 metres. There are the remains of a possible entrance of indeterminate dimensions in the southeast quadrant of the structure.
The hut circle, together with Site 1b, is surrounded by clearance cairns which are most likely contemporary. <2>
This site corresponds to hut circle E under the parent record for this settlement (MHG12803). According to RCAHMS this hut circle has an internal diameter of 7.5m. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist. 11/2003.
- <2> SHG24626 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Birch, S and Fraser, L. 01/2010. Woodland Establishment Archaeological Survey: East Durcha, Lairg, Sutherland. West Coast Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 1a.
- <3> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 50797 02234 (14m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5139 (View information held by RCAHMS on Canmore website)
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