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MHG62712 - Hut circle - Glac Bhan

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Hut circle at Glac Bhan

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Centred at NH 540637 and set on a N-facing slope approx 25m above River Sgitheach is a settlement of three hut circles ('A' - 'C'), all obscured by peat and heather.
Hut 'A' is 10.5m E-W by 9m within a slight wall of indeterminate width. The entrance is in the E. 'B' and 'C' are circular and measure 8m and 8.5 m in diameter respectively within walls of 2.5 m average spread. The entrances, although not evident, were probably in the E sides.
With the exception of one or two possible clearance heaps there is no trace of contemporary agriculture in the area, although the ground is of a fairly stone-free nature.
Surveyed at 1:10 000. Visited by OS (J B) 16 November 1976

A group of 3 hut circles. RCAHMS 1979, visited September 1978

John Wombell, a local researcher, advises that there are six, not three, hut circles at this location and evidence of a field system. A small hut c.5m internal diameter lies between A and B plus another just below, while there is a sixth hut circle c.8m internal diameter at NH 53955 63631. <1>

'Sixth hut circle c.8m internal diameter' not visible but larger circular enclosure measuring approximately 30 metres diameter visible on aerial photographs. The 'small hut c.5m internal diameter lying between A and B plus another just below' not identifiable on aerial photographs. (T.Blackie 18/11/22)

Note; Location based on grid reference provided by John Wombell and adjusted based on 2009 aerial photographs. <2>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 5395 6365 (34m by 34m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH56SW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	DINGWALL

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