MHG1738 - Possible Structure, Sannick Bay

Summary

Site of possible structure has not been relocated since it was reported.

Type and Period (2)

  • STRUCTURE (Undated)
  • (Alternate Type) MOUND (Undated)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The site was not located with any certainty. At ND 3995 7342 a turf-covered knoll with some stone evident on surface may be the site. No artificial structure was recognised on it.
Visited by OS (J B) 6 May 1982.

A mound on a knoll at Sannick Bay measures 18.6 by 5m and shows traces of a subrectangular or semi-circular structure of unknown period, with walling 1.35m wide and evidence of a partition wall. The site faces N.
C E Batey 1982.

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 3989 7332 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND37SE
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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