MHG56086 - Prehistoric settlement? - Glen Drian, Ardnamurchan
Summary
A possible hut circle noted by WCAS during a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a bracken control programme. AP revealed another possible hut circle and enclosure.
Type and Period (3)
- HUT CIRCLE? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE? (Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 2400 BC? to 560 AD?)
- SETTLEMENT? (Bronze Age - 2400 BC? to 551 BC?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible hut circle was noted by WCAS in a 2011 DBA and walkover survey in advance of a bracken control programme. It was located on the flanks of a prominent knoll amidst rig and furrow and described as a subcircular setting of boulders. It measured 7m in diameter over walls spread to 1.5m with 2 upright orthostats. There was no visible entrance. <1>
There may be another possible hut circle visible on AP 10-15m to the west-southwest and associated enclosure immediately to the north of these. The polygon data includes these. S Salem 31/10/13
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 4696 6890 (41m by 35m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM46NE |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/333765/glen-drian (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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