MHG1569 - Possible rick stand or cairn - Shurrery
Summary
A possible rick stand or cairn at Shurrery.
Type and Period (2)
- (Alternate Type) CAIRN? (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2401 BC?)
- (Alternate Type) STACK STAND? (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible rick stand or cairn at Shurrery. Probably associated with two longhouses nearby (see MHG39813 & MHG61831).
?Rick stand, recorded by R Mercer in 1982 during a survey undertaken by the University of Edinburgh, one of several over a number of years in Caithness: Site FOR 301c: ?Rick stand. Diameter: 4.50m x 3.5m. Grass-covered mound with some stoine visible. 2.50m SW of (a) Associated with Mons. 299, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, and 312. Elevation: 300' OD. ND 037579. (Figs. 15, 85). <1>
Note: the grid reference for this site in <1> is incorrect. In addition there is no feature shown at the location as described above on the plan in the report or on available vertical aerial photographs. There is, however, a feature matching the description on vertical aerial photographs c.8m to the NW of the longhouse MHG39813 (Site 311a) and this location has been used for this site [IS-L 22/06/2020].
Note: the linked Canmore record has an incorrect 1982 survey archive plan site reference number [IS-L 22/06/2020].
GIS spatial data amended in 2020 based on likely location of feature as seen on 1999-2001 vertical APs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG2512 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R. J. & Hill, P.H.. 1985. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: Volume III: 1982-1983. University of Edinburgh. 30/01/1985. Paper and Digital. p.196: Site FOR 311c, Figs 15 & 85. XY
- <2> SHG27491 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2001. Get Mapping colour vertical aerial photography 1999-2001 (The Millennium Map). XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0364 5797 (9m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND05NW |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7721 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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