MHG61869 - Cairn, mound or possible hut circle - SE of Lorg an Fhamhair, Caithness

Summary

Cairn, mound or possible hut circle to the southeast of Lorg an Fhamhair, Caithness.

Type and Period (3)

  • HUT CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
  • MOUND? (Unknown date)
  • CAIRN? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Cairn, mound or possible hut circle to the southeast of Lorg an Fhamhair, Caithness.

A possible cairn, mound or hut circle was identified in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. Circular mound, possible remains of a hut circle located in forest ride. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0623 5888 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND05NE
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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