Monument record MHG12483 - Hut circlers w clearance cairns, Allt Ceann Na Coille

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Location

Grid reference Centred NC 6705 4145 (218m by 305m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC64SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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Centred on NC 670 414 along the summit and flanks of a low rounded ridge of SE aspect is a settlement of four hut circles (A-D) accompanied by a minor field system.
The huts are much reduced and overgrown with peat. Overall dimensions respectively 'A' to 'D' are 15 by 12, 15 by 13, 12 by 10 and 11 by 10m; entrance positions in the form of slight depressions are all from the south, the line of the long axis.
The field system is denoted in two dozen or so stone clearance heaps, spaced on average 15-20m apart; measureable cultivation plots are not evident.
Surveyed at 1:10000. Visited by OS (J M) 25 July 1978.

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Record last edited

Sep 16 2016 10:33AM

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