MHG53910 - Hut circle, Sciberscross

Summary

A degraded hut circle, recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

  • HUT CIRCLE (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC to 560 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Old, degraded hut circle, set on a grassy ledge, raised at its front, S side. The post clearance field dyke of Feature 14 (below) forms a tangent on its N arc. It is slightly oval, measuring 10m x 9m (its long axis is parallel to the contours, ie W-E), and its walls are spread to 1m wide and stand 0.5m high apart from its S arc which comprises larger boulders spread to 2m wide. There is a possible entrance to 087 degrees, where a deer/sheep path runs through. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference NC 7701 0994 (point)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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