MHG53638 - Hut circle, near Craggie Cottage: Hut A
Summary
Hut circle, one of 13 recorded by the Ordnance Survey in this area.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
Full Description
Found and surveyed by OS in 1963.
Hut 'A' measures c. 8.5m in diameter between the centres of a wall spread to c. 2.0m all round. Outer facing stones are discernible in the S arc, and one inner in the NW. In the ENE arc is a 'simple' entrance, c. 1.0m wide. The hut is built against natural rock outcrop on the W side. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7325 3855 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH73NW |
| Civil Parish | DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM4712 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
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