Monument record MHG53866 - Hut circle, Gilbert's Hill

Summary

Hut circle recorded during walkover survey. It lay slightly outside the area of proposed planting.

Location

Grid reference NC 8434 0729 (point)
Map sheet NC80NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

8m internal diameter hut circle, set at the SW edge of Carrol Burn and slightly eroded by it. Its stone walls, partly covered by short heather, are spread to 2m wide and stand 0.7m high, most prominently on its north-west, upper side. There is an entrance to 130° onto a short heather-covered level area.

It lay slightly outside the proposed area for planting. <1>


<1> Lindsay, N, 01/2010, Gilbert’s Hill, Carrol, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey, Feature 1 (Text/Report/Fieldwork Report). SHG24934.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 01/2010. Gilbert’s Hill, Carrol, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 1.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 30 2010 12:05PM

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