Monument record MHG29178 - Hut circle, Balblair Wood (2 of 3)

Summary

A probable hut circle.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 5031 4453 (16m by 16m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH54SW
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS
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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

No: 18
NGR: NH 5032 4454
Source: fieldwalking
Class: Hut circle

Description - This circular feature has a diameter of 14m and comprises of a turf-covered stone bank of up to 5m width and 0.5m height. There is a slight dip in the bank at the south-eastern side of the circle which may indicate an entrance to the circle. The most obvious interpretation for this feature is the remains of a hut circle of broadly prehistoric, and probably Iron Age, date. However, the presence of probable chambered cairns (no.’s 1 and 2) within the survey area suggests that an alternative interpretation as the remains of a burial monument is also plausible. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Neighbour, T. 12/1999. Balblair Wood, Beauly: Archaeological Survey. Centre for Field Archaeology, University of Edinburgh. 21/12/1999. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 18.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2009 10:28AM

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