Williamson, C., Gordon, D. and Rees, T. (2011). Torrachilty Hut-Circle, Highland: Archaeological Investigation, Data Structure Report. United Kingdom: Rathmell Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1089778. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Torrachilty Hut-Circle, Highland: Archaeological Investigation, Data Structure Report
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Abstract:		 Archaeological works were undertaken to investigate the importance of Torrachilty Hut-Circle and to consider the consequence of damage to the site caused by the use of the ground for forestry. The on-site works commenced with a survey to record the hut-circle in detail and to identify any additional related monuments in its immediate landscape (other hut-circles, clearance cairns or field banks). The hut-circle appeared to be a broad penannular grass, heather and bracken clad bank that was spread between 4m and 6.2m broad. The outer limits of the visible bank followed a circular shape in plan some 18.5m in diameter, while the inner break of slope also enclosed a circular area roughly 12m in plan. A break in the circuit, 3.5m wide, lay in the southeast. This also identified two linear banks that connected into the eastern side of the monument. Four targeted areas within the hut-circle were then hand excavated to recover information on the monument's date and form as well as examining the nature of any damage from tree planting and forestry operations. These showed the monument to be a slight rubble bank encircling a circular area on the east side of a low ridge. A probable entrance was located in the southeast, while excavations in the sunken interior showed no evidence for a superstructure having been present or for substantive occupation of this space. On balance, the works suggested that the most likely explanation for the Torrachilty monument was that this was a purpose-built animal fold. The interior of the monument had suffered progressive erosion as a result of this use, leaving its bowl-shaped form. At some point either at the end of its use of significantly after its use the enclosure was re-used, evidenced by a burnt deposit from an in situ fire.
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Author:		 Claire Williamson
D Gordon
Thomas Rees ORCID icon
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Publisher:		 Rathmell Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2011
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Site: Torrachilty Hut Circle
County: Ross and Cromarty
Parish: CONTIN
Country: Scotland
Grid Reference: 244220, 858820 (Easting, Northing)
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PREHISTORIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) HUT CIRCLE (Monus)
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Created Date:		 29 Oct 2021