Monument record MHG53752 - Building with associated dyke, Achnaluachrach
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred NC 6703 0991 (236m by 149m) |
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Map sheet | NC60NE |
Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
Civil Parish | ROGART |
Map
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
5m from the SE corner of the larger enclosure in this area is the NW arc of a possible hut circle or sub-rounded building. It is very difficult to determine exactly what the structure is, due to the scant remains which are left. The structure is slightly oval, measuring 7m x 6m and trends east to west, with a level interior. The back wall is the most prominent, being 0.4m high and 2m wide; all other walls are less substantial. There is only one stone visible in the construction, on its south wall. There is a possible entrance in the east.
There are many other lumps and bumps within this enclosure and these can only be realistically properly identified through excavation.
A 0.7m high stone and turf dyke, spread to 2m wide, trends NE across the hill from here to the bottom of the enclosure of the building and it curves to the SW, marked by reeds. <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SHG24903 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 04/2010. Achnaluachrach, Rogart, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Features 11,12.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 13 2010 4:09PM