MHG53748 - Hut circle - Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland
Summary
A hut circle identified during walkover survey.
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 identified during walkover survey at Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland.
At NC 66566 10286, identifed as surviving in degraded condition, set on a small shelf with steeper ground below and above. The surrounding area is mostly grassy with some scrubby heather and the interior is just grass. The structure is actually quite oval, measuring 9m x 7m (trending 110°) and its 2m wide entrance is to 126°. The walls on its upside are spread to 3m and they stand 0.5m high and there is occasional stone visible in its construction. The side and lower walls are spread to 2m wide and stand only 0.3m high. Attached to its SW side is a later, rectangular annexe, using the SW arc of the circle as its back wall. The footings of the annexe are only 0.3m high, are spread to 0.7m wide and are covered with short grass and moss, as is its interior. The annexe is 4m wide and extends 6m out from the hut circle. There is a 0.6m wide entrance on its SE wall. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 6656 1030 (29m by 26m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC61SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ROGART |
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