Arran, Torbeg
Cairnfield (Prehistoric), Hut Circle(S) (Prehistoric)
Site Name Arran, Torbeg
Classification Cairnfield (Prehistoric), Hut Circle(S) (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 39209
Site Number NR82NE 9
NGR NR 89104 29626
NGR Description NR 89104 29626 and NR 89116 29622
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Kilmory
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Buteshire
NR82NE 9 8910 2962 and 8912 2961.
Two heather-covered hut circles situated near the crest of a shallow rise in moorland at 200ft OD were found during field investigation.
NR 8910 2962. "A" comprises an earth and stone bank, spread to 3.0m and 0.6m high, enclosing a level interior 7.0m in diameter. There is a 1.5m wide entrance in the south-east side.
NR 8912 2961. "B" A poorly preserved hut circle situated 3.5m south of "A". Its earth and stone bank, spread to 2.5m and up to 0.4m high, encloses a dished area 6.0m in diameter. There is a 2.0m wide entrance in the south-east side.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
To the south-east of the huts is a group of approximately 25 heather-covered stony mounds similar to other probable clearance heaps in this area (see NR83SE 11).
Visited by OS (TRG) 20 October 1977.
Airborne Laser Scanning Interpretation (10 July 2018)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
HES Survey and Recording 10 July 2018
