Monument record MHG33748 - Hut circle, The Ord

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Grid reference Centred NC 5772 0534 (100m by 100m) (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

Recorded during topographic survey in Spring 2010. The hut circle is located on the edge of an E facing shelf on the E side of The Ord. It measures 9.5m by 11m internally and is defined by low stony banks spread to 2.2m wide and 0.2m high. The entrance is outlined by a 1.5m wide gap to the S. The hut circle lies in an area of improved pasture. <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 HA14.1.

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Jul 26 2010 4:18PM

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