MHG9850 - Hut circle and cairn - Allt Na Criche

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FON 14: NC909502 Shieling. Diameter: 10m. Height: 0.50m. Circular heather covered enclosure with entrance to the S. defined by 1m wide ring of large stones. Cairn 8m to the NE. <1>

NC 909 502 Although catalogued as a 'circular shieling' this structure bears all the hallmarks of a hut circle.
OSR ES 1.5.80

Area ploughed prior to re-afforestation. No sign of hut circle or cairn.
OSFI JM: 4.11.80

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG2510 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Howell, J.M.. 1980. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland, 1976-1979. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1980. Paper and Digital. FON 14 p.22 Fig.10.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 9089 5020 (100m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NC95SW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	FARR

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Parent of: DELETED - merged with MHG9850 (Monument) (MHG43077)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

Walkover survey - Dyke and Forsinain, Caithness (EHG410)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/7245 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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