MHG53642 - Hut circle, near Craggie Cottage: Hut E
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 'E' measures 10.0m overall diameter with a wall 1.6m thick all round, but generally spread to c. 2.5m. Several outer and three inner facing stones are visible. The 'simple' entrance, c. 1.0m wide, is in the ESE. Several outer facing stones are visible in hut 'F', giving an overall diameter of 9.5m with a wall spread to c. 2.0m. The 'simple' entrance, c.1.0m wide, is in the E arc. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7298 3830 (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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