MHG33750 - Hut circle, The Ord
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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Full Description
Hut circle marked on modern OS - HAW 8/2004
Noted. <1>
Noted. <2>
Topographically surveyed in Spring 2010. The hut is situated on a small rise and measures 7m in internal diameter. It is covered in deep heather. The E half of the wall survives continuously, spread to 3m wide and 0.3m high. Some stones on the W side indicate the course of the wall here. The entrance is not clearly visible. <2>
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 HA3.1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5777 0597 (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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