Monument record MHG56738 - Hut Circle - Scotsburn Broch

Summary

The remains of a possible degraded circular stone structure near to Scotsburn Broch and Scotsburn House Henge.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7151 7619 (16m by 16m)
Map sheet NH77NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish LOGIE EASTER

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

This site was visited by Roland Spencer-Jones and other members of the North of Scotland Archaeological society during a field trip to Scotsburn broch. The site was described as a degraded but definite circular structure, the centre of which was situated approximately 15m west of the Scotsburn House Henge (see MHG8627). The circular structure was noted as best seen from the west, where several stones were visible constituting a wall. There was prominent upstanding stone measuring 37cm in height and 60cm in width. The rest of the circle consisted of clumps of remaining stone(s), most obvious to the north and east, and quite deficient in the south. Spencer-Jones proposed that this was the site of a Bronze Age hut circle. <1>


<1> North of Scotland Archaeological Society, 2014, Site visit and photographic record to Hut Circle near Scotsburn Broch (Text/Record Form). SHG26261.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Text/Record Form: North of Scotland Archaeological Society. 2014. Site visit and photographic record to Hut Circle near Scotsburn Broch. Yes. Digital.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 5 2014 3:01PM

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