MHG53569 - Hut circle, The Ord
Summary
Hut circle at The Ord, on the edge of a shelf on the lower E facing slopes.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
Full Description
A hut circle, further to the E than MHG33748, was identified during topographic survey undertaken in Spring 2010. It is located on the edge of a shelf on the lower E facing slopes of The Ord. It measures 8m by 10m internally and is defined by stony banks spread to 2.5m wide and 0.4m high. The entrance is outlined by a 1.5m wide gap to the SE. The hut circle is partly covered in bracken. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5781 0539 (77m by 77m) (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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