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MHG33102 - Benachie Farm, Hut Circle C

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Grid Reference ND 1457 5519 corrected to ND 14580 55192 (Hut Circle C)

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ND15NW0020 - Hut Circle A
ND15NW0098 - Hut Circle B
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ND15NW 20 145 552

In the area centred at ND 1456 5520, on a flat hill-top, there are the grass-covered footings of three circular enclosures, of which two are joined. The latter (A and B) measure 12.5m and 13.5m in diameter respectively, and 0.4m in height, with an enclosing bank 3.0m wide. The entrance to 'A' is in the W, and that of 'B' to the SE. 'C' measures 14.0m in diameter and 0.4m in height, with an enclosing bank 3.0m wide and an entrance in the W.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (N K B) 11 November 1965

(A: ND 1454 5522; B: ND 1456 5522; C: ND 1457 5519) Enclosures (NR)
OS 6" map, (1970)

The enclosures, which are undoubtedly hut circles, are as described by the previous field investigator. There is no certain evidence of contemporary cultivation, but the ridge crest on which they are situated is smooth and well drained.
Revised at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (J B) 15 February 1982

Hut-circles (ND 1456 5520);
A: Dimensions: 17.5 x 16m. Subcircular structure with internal dimensions of 19 x 8m. It is surrounded by a palisade 19m in diameter. Entrance is on the SE.
B: Diameter: 15m. This circular structure underlies A and has an internal diameter of 10m.
C: Dimensions: 16 x 18m. Subcircular structure with internal dimensions of 9 x 11m. It has a ditch on the W side and an entrance to thw W.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995

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Grid reference	Centred ND 1458 5519 (100m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND15NW
Civil Parish	HALKIRK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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