MHG55979 - Hut circle - Achlibster, Halkirk
Summary
A hut circle noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A hut circle was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland. Under grasses and rushes were the mostly degraded remains of a hut circle measuring 12m northwest to southeast by 11m over turf banks spread 2-3m wide and standing up to 0.4m high. The interior diameter is 6m across. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1002 5266 (29m by 29m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15SW |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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