Monument record MHG53912 - Possible hut circle, Sciberscross

Summary

A possible hut circle, recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference NC 7686 0988 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Possible hut circle, recessed into the hillslope, to the S of the post clearance field dyke and enclosed by the old dyke (MHG53911). It is slightly oval, measuring 10m x 8m (its long axis is parallel to the contours, ie W-E), and its walls are spread to 1.5m wide and stand 0.7m high, although its W arc is largely missing. Its 1m wide entrance is to 096 degrees. <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 10.

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 9:44AM

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