Monument record MHG33750 - Hut circle, The Ord

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Grid reference Centred NC 5777 0597 (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

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Topographically surveyed in Spring 2010. The hut is situated on a small rise and measures 7m in internal diameter. It is covered in deep heather. The E half of the wall survives continuously, spread to 3m wide and 0.3m high. Some stones on the W side indicate the course of the wall here. The entrance is not clearly visible. <2>

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  • <1> Text/Publication/Volume: Wickham Jones C. The Ord, Lairg A Journey Back in Time.
  • <2> Text/Publication/Leaflet: Wickham Jones C; Harden J. 2000. The Ord, Lairg: Archaeological Trail.
  • <3> 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 HA3.1.

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Jul 26 2010 4:08PM

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