MHG33727 - Hut circle, The Ord
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
Full Description
Hut circle, remains of on modern OS - HAW 8/2004
Noted. <1>
Noted. <2>
Topographically surveyed in Spring 2010. Hut circle, 8.5m in internal diameters, dished interior. Defined by curving wall to the NW spread to 2m wide and 0.3m high. Ill defined on the SE side. The monument is covered in deep heather. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG3520 Text/Publication/Volume: Wickham Jones C. The Ord, Lairg A Journey Back in Time.
- <2> SHG2934 Text/Publication/Leaflet: Wickham Jones C; Harden J. 2000. The Ord, Lairg: Archaeological Trail.
- <3> SHG24798 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M. 05/2010. A Topographic Archaeological Survey of the Ord Prehistoric Landscape: Lairg, North Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. Site HA1.3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5725 0605 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM1812 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
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