Monument record MHG53954 - Hut circle, Garbh-leathad

Summary

Small hut circle recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 7630 0997 (10m by 10m) (GPS derived)
Map sheet NC70NE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish ROGART

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Small hut circle set at the base of a steeper rise, on which is a clearance cairn, immediately behind. Its walls of partly heather-covered stone are spread to 2m wide and stand 0.5m high. Its internal diameter is 6m and there is a 1m wide entrance downslope to 140 degrees. There are several boulder clearance cairns to the E, but none to the W.

One of a number of hut circles recorded in the area. <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 49.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2010 1:32PM

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