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MHG57764 - Hut circle - Auchtertyre 'B' (PD001) (Maol Beag)

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A hut circle at Auchtertyre (Maol Beag).

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A hut circle at Auchtertyre. First recorded by the OS as hut circle 'B'.

In the area centred on NG 846 277 is a settlement of 4 circular stone-walled huts ('A'-'D') levelled into a S-facing slope.
'A' measures 9.5m in diameter between the centres of a wall spread to 2.5m. Entrance in the SSW.
'B' measures 12.0m in diameter within a wall 1.4m thick. A gap in the WSW may represent the entrance. On its S side the rubble of the wall extends outwards for 3.0m apparently representing an expansion of the wall.
'C' measures 10.5m between the centres of a poorly preserved wall which incorporates several naturally- placed boulders. Entrance not evident.
'D' is visible as a platform surrounded by a virtually destroyed wall measuring 12.5m between its centres. Entrance not evident.
In the vicinity are a few stone clearance heaps and ruinous walls probably from contemporary cultivation.
Surveyed at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (J M) 11 June 1974.

The site was visited by M Wildgoose in 1989 during a walkover survey at Auchtertyre prior to a proposed woodland planting scheme. On a natural terrace, 100m. To the north of the A890, at a height of 95m. O.D. is a large circular structure. A stone built bank 2m. Wide and in places 1m. High surrounds a level area 11m. In diameter. Opposing entrances 1.5m. Wide lie to the east and the west. The whole is somewhat obscured by bracken. <1>

184593 827774 Auchtertyre 2 (Maol Beag B) PD001: This circular HC consists of a platform on a S facing slope with clearly visible banking and very few visible stones. The view from the site is panoramic, across to Skye and beyond. Average inner diameter is 12m, outer diameter is 15m, Double skinned wall thickness is 2m. The HC is associated with S001 (see MHG) and JDG001 (see MHG57766) at a distance of 100m. There are clearance cairns in the vicinity. A fourth HC in this area was noted in 1974 (see MHG9277) is no longer visible. <2> <3>

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GIS spatial data amended in 2018 according to location as shown on 2009 APs. <4>

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Grid reference	Centred NG 8459 2778 (22m by 22m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG82NW
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	LOCHALSH

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