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Abhainn Alligin

Hut Circle (Prehistoric), Roundhouse (Prehistoric)

Site Name Abhainn Alligin

Classification Hut Circle (Prehistoric), Roundhouse (Prehistoric)

Alternative Name(s) Torridon

Canmore ID 142517

Site Number NG85NW 32

NGR NG 832 585

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Applecross
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Ross And Cromarty
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NG85NW 32 832 585

An archaeological and historical assessment of the NTS Torridon Estate has been carried out intermittently over the past two years.

NG 832 585 Substantial roundhouse some 14m in diameter over enclosing boulder wall c 0.6m high and spread to 1.2m, with an entrance to the SE.

Sponsor: National Trust for Scotland.

J Harden and J Wordsworth 1998

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