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Torbeg, Arran
Cairnfield (Prehistoric), Hut Circle(S) (Prehistoric)
Site Name Torbeg, Arran
Classification Cairnfield (Prehistoric), Hut Circle(S) (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 39256
Site Number NR83SE 5
NGR NR 8925 3037
NGR Description NR 8925 3037 and NR 8927 3032
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/39256
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Kilmory
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Buteshire
NR83SE 5 8925 3037 and 8927 3032
(A: NR 8924 3037; B: NR 8927 3032, C: NR 8931 3047) Hut Circles (NR) (A and B are named "Old Sheepfolds" on OS 6" 1864 - C is not shown).
OS 6" map, (1924).
A group of three heather-covered hut circles situated on gently sloping south-facing moorland at approximately 300ft OD.
NR 8925 3037 'A': NR 8927 3032 'B': These are almost identical comprising an earth and stone bank spread to 3.5m and 0.8m high enclosing a level interior 9.0m in diameter with a 1.5m wide entrance in the south-east.
NR 8931 3048 'C': This hut circle has an earth and stone bank spread to 3.0m and up to 0.8m high enclosing a level interior 6.0m in diameter. The entrance is not apparent.
Surveyed at 1:10 000.
Visited by OS (TRG) 13 October 1977.
To the north-east of the huts is a group of approximately 20 heather-covered stony mounds; probably clearance heaps. (See NR83SE 11).
Note (27 November 2018)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
HES Survey and Recording 27 November 2018
