Gleann Lichd
Hut Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Roundhouse (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Site Name Gleann Lichd
Classification Hut Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Roundhouse (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) River Croe, Morvichmor
Canmore ID 142533
Site Number NG92SE 10
NGR NG 9686 2067
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/142533
- Council Highland
- Parish Glenshiel
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Skye And Lochalsh
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NG92SE 10 9686 2067
An archaeological and historic assessment of the NTS Kintail and West Affric Estate has been carried out. This has incorporated Jonathan Wordsworth's survey results of 1994 for the West Affric part of the estate.
Numerous post0medieval complexes, structures, and features have been recorded. The prehistoric roundhouses which have been newly discovered are detailed below, as they extend the distribution of known prehistoric settlement in the area to well down Glen Lichd.
NG 9686 2067 Possible small roundhouse having had most of its walling robbed out. It was possibly c.7m in diameter.
Sponsor: National Trust for Scotland
J Wordsworth and J Harden 1998
Field Visit (22 April 1997 - 22 April 1997)
Situated on a slight knoll this is visible as a circle of boulders c7m in diameter protruding 0.2m through the turf.
Information from NTS: KIN152 (JH and JW) 22nd April 1997
NTS Survey
