Monument record MHG51491 - Hut circle and field system, Tighnafiline
Summary
A hut circle with associated field clearance piles.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 87260 89765 (151m by 129m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG88NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Map
Type and Period (5)
- HUT CIRCLE (Late Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 1250 BC to 560 AD)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (Late Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 1250 BC to 560 AD)
- FIELD SYSTEM (Late Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 1250 BC to 560 AD)
- DYKE (Late Bronze Age to Late Iron Age - 1250 BC? to 560 AD?)
- STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Full Description
A walkover survey in October 2007 identified a hut circle and associated features. The hut circle occupies a slight platform on a gentle SW-facing slope on unimproved ground above Tighnafiline crofts. A turf dyke runs E-W past the hut circle . On this, west of the hut circle, is a small sub-square structure approximately 4m by 3m. East of the hut circle, up to the hill boundary fence are at least 8 spread grass-covered field clearance piles representing a contemporary field system. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG23886 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C and Wood, J. 11/2007. Desk-Based Assessment and Walk-over survey: Aultbea to Mellon Charles Water Main Renewal. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. 20/11/2007. Digital. Site 7.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 15 2009 11:05AM
