Notes: (4) 'Earth-House' at Naversdale, Orphir

Hugh Marwick (Author)


Keywords:
Roundish Hollow, Stone Pillars, Earth
Period(s):
Neolithic, Iron Age

Abstract


The earth-house comprised a roundish hollow surrounded by stone pillars around its periphery at intervals of approximately 2.5 feet. Large roofing flagstones rest on one centrally site pillar to form a 'room. The whole structure was covered by earth.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.080.143.144

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Published
30-11-1948
How to Cite
Marwick, H. (1948). Notes: (4) ’Earth-House’ at Naversdale, Orphir. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 80, 143–144. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.080.143.144
Issue
Vol. 80 (1948)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.080.143.144