MHG62342 - Hut circle or clearance cairn - Raemore Wood, Lairg
Summary
Hut circle or hollowed out clearance cairn in Raemore Wood, Lairg
Type and Period (2)
- HUT CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
In July 2015, a walkover survey was undertaken at Raemore Wood, Lairg by Anne Coombs on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland to identify and demarcate archaeological sites in advance of pre-stocking operations.
Site 1; The possible hut circle 1 is c.6m across with walls c,3m wide and up to c.1m high. There is a SE entrance. This feature may be a hut circle but given the other features in this area it may be a large hollowed out clearance cairn. There is visible stone within the possible walls but no clear wall faces. The site was marked by high tree stumps c.5m from the edge of the site. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2016 aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5480 0465 (7m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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