Monument record MHG53841 - Hut circle, Cladh Maireannach

Summary

Hut circle recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7820 0972 (10m by 11m) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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Centre of 7m internal diameter remains of a hut circle (Plate 14), set in the grassy sheep park of Cladh Maireannach, which gently slopes down to the N bank of the River Brora. It has a Pre-clearance aged 1m diameter clearance cairn in its interior, as well as much jumbled, rounded granite boulders, which are also probably field clearance. Its grass-covered stone walls are spread to up to 2m thick and stand 0.5m high. There is a possible entrance to 096 degrees. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 09/2009. Dalreavoch-Sciberscross, Strath Brora, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 78.

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2010 3:03PM

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