MHG53954 - Hut circle, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Small 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

Small hut circle set at the base of a steeper rise, on which is a clearance cairn, immediately behind. Its walls of partly heather-covered stone are spread to 2m wide and stand 0.5m high. Its internal diameter is 6m and there is a 1m wide entrance downslope to 140 degrees. There are several boulder clearance cairns to the E, but none to the W.

One of a number of hut circles recorded in the area. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7630 0997 (10m by 10m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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