Cnoc Ascaig
Cairnfield (Prehistoric), Hut Circle (Prehistoric)
Site Name Cnoc Ascaig
Classification Cairnfield (Prehistoric), Hut Circle (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 72421
Site Number NC82SE 31
NGR NC 8734 2344
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/72421
- Council Highland
- Parish Kildonan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
Field Visit (6 June 1991)
NC82SE 31 8734 2344.
This hut-circle is situated on a broad natural terrace on the peat-covered NE flank of Cnoc Ascaig and measures 8.5m in diameter within a stony bank spread to 2m in thickness and 0.7m in height. A drain has been cut through the NE arc and an entrance is visible on the SE.
A number of small cairns are visible in the vicinity, both on the terrace and at NC 877 236 on the lower slopes of the hills.
(KILD91 411)
Visited by RCAHMS (PJD) 6 June 1991.
