Monument record MHG55978 - Hut circle - Achlibster, Halkirk

Summary

A hut circle noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.

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Grid reference Centred ND 1006 5263 (30m by 30m)
Map sheet ND15SW
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A hut circle was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland. Under grasses, heather and moss were the mostly degraded remains of a hut circle that measured 14m northwest to southeast by 12m over turf banks spread to 3m wide and standing up to 0.4m high. <1>

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  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braehour Forest Block Near Mybster, Caithness: Archaeological Walkover Survey - Summary of the Methodology and Results. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 7.

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Record last edited

Oct 3 2013 10:11AM

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