Monument record MHG53910 - Hut circle, Sciberscross

Summary

A degraded hut circle, recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7701 0994 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Old, degraded hut circle, set on a grassy ledge, raised at its front, S side. The post clearance field dyke of Feature 14 (below) forms a tangent on its N arc. It is slightly oval, measuring 10m x 9m (its long axis is parallel to the contours, ie W-E), and its walls are spread to 1m wide and stand 0.5m high apart from its S arc which comprises larger boulders spread to 2m wide. There is a possible entrance to 087 degrees, where a deer/sheep path runs through. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 8.

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 9:10AM

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