MHG63687 - Platform - Carrol, East Helmsdale
Summary
Possible hut circle at Carrol, East Helmsdale.
Type and Period (2)
- PLATFORM (Unknown date)
- HUT CIRCLE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An archaeological walkover survey of the proposed site for a hydro scheme at Uppat Estate, near Brora, Sutherland was undertaken by AOC in 2015..
Site 11: A circular platform under moss and heather measures 9m in diameter. Spread of stone is visible over the surface with boulders and possible kerb stones around the edges. It is a possible hut circle or other unknown structure <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26926 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna M, Williamson S & Fraser L. 2015. Archaeological Walkover Survey Report - Uppat Hydro Scheme, Brora, Sutherland. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Site 11.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8429 0724 (23m by 23m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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