MHG53962 - Possible hut circle, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Possible 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

Possible hut circle, with convincing upper and side walls, but the S side is largely missing. It is just the correct position for a hut circle to be. Its backwall is of heather-capped stone, spread to 2m wide and standing 0.7m high and the remainder of the walls are less prominent. Its internal diameter is 7m and there is a possible 2m wide entrance to 116 degrees.

One of a number recorded across this area. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7680 0998 (11m by 11m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish ROGART

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

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