Monument record MHG54011 - Possible Hut circle, Mount Eagle Forest

Summary

The stone footings of a possible hut circle were recorded during field survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 6608 5821 (10m by 10m)
Map sheet NH65NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish KNOCKBAIN

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Very degraded possible hut circle or enclosure of approximately 10m diameter over shallow stone footings (<10cm high). The moss-covered footings were very difficult to identify and thus the width of walling indeterminable, though likely <1m. It is situated at 170m OD on a southeast facing slope. Hut circles are expected in a prehistoric landscape, typically found in association with prehistoric clearance cairns and other enclosures.<1>

The GPS-derived NGR given in the survey report gives a location on the roadway. This was relocated slightly further N to try and more accurately reflect the position of the site. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fraser, L and Peteranna, M. 04/2010. Mount Eagle Forest, Black Isle: Archaeological Landscape Survey. Ross and Cromarty Archaeological Services. 04/05/10. Digital. Site 11.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 20 2010 1:10PM

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