Monument record MHG53945 - Hut circle, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Hut circle recorded during walkover survey. A number of hut circles have been recorded in the vicinity.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7642 1019 (10m by 10m) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC71SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Beautiful, low hut circle set level on gently S-sloping, short heather-covered hillside, 10m to the S of the gate through the modern hill fence (Plates 17 & 19). Its internal diameter is 5m, with its walls spread to 2m and standing only 0.4m high and there is a low entrance to 100 degrees. Some stone is visible in its walls, especially on the lower, built up S arc. <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 45.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 10:49AM

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