Monument record MHG369 - Hut Circle, Thusater Burn

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Grid reference Centred ND 0635 7028 (100m by 100m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND07SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Two adjoining hut circles and a mound, all grass-covered. The hut circles, 5m in diameter with some stone visible and a possible entrance, lie NW-SE, possibly on a platform. There is rig and furrow nearby.
The mound is subcircular, 15 by 9 by 2m high, composed mainly of turf. There are two circular depressions, about 3m in diameter, in the centre. R J Mercer 1981.

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  • --- Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. 51, 145, No. 394; plan.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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