Monument record MHG53569 - Hut circle, The Ord

Summary

Hut circle at The Ord, on the edge of a shelf on the lower E facing slopes.

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Grid reference Centred NC 5781 0539 (77m by 77m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NC50NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

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A hut circle, further to the E than MHG33748, was identified during topographic survey undertaken in Spring 2010. It is located on the edge of a shelf on the lower E facing slopes of The Ord. It measures 8m by 10m internally and is defined by stony banks spread to 2.5m wide and 0.4m high. The entrance is outlined by a 1.5m wide gap to the SE. The hut circle is partly covered in bracken. <1>

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  • <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 HA14.2.

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Record last edited

Jul 27 2010 2:35PM

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