MHG49700 - Hut circle - An Luachair

Summary

A hut circle at An Luachair.

Type and Period (1)

  • HUT CIRCLE (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A hut circle at An Luachair.

The remains of a probable hut circle constructed of low circular turf and stone walls (discontinuous) with an internal diameter of 8m. Close by are the remains of old wall structures and foundations of a large, comparatively recent dwelling. There is a lot of improved ground in the vicinity. Information by email from Terry Doe, 30 January 2006. <1>

The hut circle can can be seen on 2009 vertical APs. <2>

GIS spatial data amended in 2019 according to location as seen on 2009 APs.

Sources/Archives (2)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NG 79104 88142 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NG78NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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