Monument record MHG33730 - Hut circle, The Ord

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Grid reference Centred NC 5734 0573 (21m by 21m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC50NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

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Hut circle marked on modern OS - HAW 8/2004

Noted during topographic survey in Spring 2010. Hut circle covered by deep heather is located on the upper N facing slopes of The Ord. It measures 11m by 12.5m internally and is defined by low walls spread to 2m wide and 0.3m high. A 1.2m wide gap to the SE indicates the location of the entrance.<1>

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  • --- Text/Publication/Leaflet: Wickham Jones C; Harden J. 2000. The Ord, Lairg: Archaeological Trail.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Wickham Jones C. The Ord, Lairg A Journey Back in Time.
  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dalland, M. 05/2010. A Topographic Archaeological Survey of the Ord Prehistoric Landscape: Lairg, North Highland. Headland Archaeology Ltd. Digital. Site HA5.8.

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Record last edited

Jul 26 2010 4:10PM

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