MHG62350 - Hut circle - Raemore Wood, Lairg
Summary
Hut circle in Raemore Wood, Lairg
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 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 9; A hut circle c.8m across internally with walls c.2m across and c.0.75m high. The entrance was not clear but may lie in the SE arc. There is visible stone around the walls. The site was marked by gps and taped around the 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 5489 0444 (9m by 9m) (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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