Monument record MHG53925 - Pit, Sciberscross

Summary

A stone-rimmed pit, of uncertain use, of probable prehistoric date, recorded during walkover survey. Associated with the prehistoric hut circle settlement across this area.

Location

Grid reference NC 76833 10225 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Full Description

1m deep pit with an internal diameter of 3m, with a beautifully constructed large stone boulder rim (Plate 11). There is no space in the rim which would indicate an entrance. The walls are 1.5m wide and some of the boulders used are up to 1m in size. The structure nestles at the base of a small, steep slope, S of which the jumbled dyke MHG53924 tops. The central pit area has several large boulders lying loosely in its deepest part, which may just be internal tumble. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lindsay, N. 05/2010. Sciberscross, Clyne, Sutherland: A Report on an Archaeological Walk-Over Survey. Unaffiliated. Digital. Feature 25.

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2010 12:14PM

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