MHG65661 - Circular structure - Armadale Burn

Summary

A small, embanked circular structure .

Type and Period (1)

STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD)

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Full Description

A small, embanked circular structure is appended on the west face of a dyke (Site No.4) in a prominent site on the edge of a steep slope. A few large stones protrude from the inner bank face, suggesting that the structure may have been internally faced with stone. The internal diameter is circa 2 m. There is no visible entrance break. <1>

Note: Site appears to have been demolished duuring the road contruction. (TB 8/4/26)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG21079 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: O'Sullivan, J. & Duffy, A.. 1994. Archaeological survey on the proposed road-line of the A836 from Lednagualin to Ben Ainnie, Highland Region: survey results. AOC (Scotland) Ltd. 30/09/1994. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 5. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NC 7979 6391 (14m by 14m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC76SE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	FARR

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover Survey - Lednagualin/Ben Ainnie (EHG115)

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https://trove.scot/place/6371 (View record on the HES Trove website)

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