Monument record MHG8274 - Hut circle - Mial

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 7990 7837 (16m by 16m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG77NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Hut circle, 6m diameter, low stone walls, part turf covered. Remains of sub-rectangular possible bothy outside. A retaining wall below terrace on which circle stands. Low dyke, 70m, runs from circle to enclose oval area to W. <1>

This site was not detected during a walkover survey in April 2008. A buffer zone of up to 20 metres is recommended to avoid any accidental damage during site works. <2>

The feature is obvious to see on 2009 APs - NGR adjusted accordingly [IS-L 05/07/2017]. <3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <2> Text/Publication/Article: Wentworth, R. 1989. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1989, p.33-4. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 33-4. 34.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C. 08/2008. Loch Maree Regional Scheme: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and walk over survey. Jacobs UK. 18/09/2008. Paper and Digital. Site 34, 7.2.6.
  • <3>XY Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. [Mapped features: #50937 Indicative centroid, ; #105229 ]

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Record last edited

Jul 5 2017 4:39PM

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