MHG61883 - Possible hut circle - NW of Hill of Shebster, Caithness
Summary
A possible hut circle to the northwest of Hill of Shebster, Caithness.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible hut circle to the northwest of Hill of Shebster, Caithness.
A possible hut circle 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. Hut circle. Fragmentary remains of a hut-circle, truncated by modern track; possible fourth hut-circle in a row running NW from modern farm building. <1>
A tenuous feature at best [IS-L 01/07/2020].
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0036 6488 (17m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06SW |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)
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