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Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork
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Dranigower Hut Circles lie on unimproved moorland 1 mile E of New Luce just off the Southern Upland Way (SUW). The ground is wet and tussocky so wellies are strongly recommended. Watch out for Beef Cattle in the area within 200 yards of the Hut Circles.
Dranigower Hut Circle W is slightly larger and better defined than its neighbour. It is around 9 yards internally on a N-S axis with a surrounding stony earth bank up to 3 feet high & 4 feet wide. There is a 4 feet gap in the bank in the S quadrant denoting a probable entrance according to Canmore ID 61638 (go to Links). The SE perimeter has many exposed stones and there is a large earthfast stone incorporated into the SW bank. The interior of the hut circle is relatively flat and clear of vegetation however the S arc is partially obscured by ferns.
Dranigower Hut Circle E lies 75 yards E.
Directions: At the S edge of New Luce, beside the church, take the un-signposted turn up the hill. Stay on this narrow lane for c. 1.1 miles until you reach the sign for the Southern Upland Way (SUW) at NX19106500. There is room to park here. Follow the SUW path for c. 0.5 miles to reach a SUW Post halfway up Knockcraven Wood at NX1937564690. Head W for 70 yards from this point to reach Dranigower Hut Circle E. Walk 75 yards W from here to reach Dranigower Hut Circle W.
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Posted by markj99
3rd December 2020ce
Edited 29th July 2022ce
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