MHG8274 - Hut circle - Mial
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- HUT CIRCLE (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Hut circle, 6m diameter, low stone walls, part turf covered. Remains of sub-rectangular possible bothy outside. A retaining wall below terrace on which circle stands. Low dyke, 70m, runs from circle to enclose oval area to W. <1>
This site was not detected during a walkover survey in April 2008. A buffer zone of up to 20 metres is recommended to avoid any accidental damage during site works. <2>
The feature is obvious to see on 2009 APs - NGR adjusted accordingly [IS-L 05/07/2017]. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <2> SHG1578 Text/Publication/Article: Wentworth, R. 1989. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.33-4. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 33-4. 34.
- <2> SHG23889 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C. 08/2008. Loch Maree Regional Scheme: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and walk over survey. Jacobs UK. 18/09/2008. Paper and Digital. Site 34, 7.2.6.
- <3> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 7990 7837 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG77NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/76466 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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