MHG55327 - Possible rock shelter or still, north of Soulmarksie

Summary

A tumbled wall structure hidden between the rock and the adjacent cliff.

Type and Period (2)

  • ROCK SHELTER? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
  • (Alternate Type) STILL? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Martin Hind, Easter Ross Countryside Ranger, reports that he came across a small howff or still hidden behind a large rock to the north of Soulmarksie. There is a tumbled down wall structure in evidence, about 2 metres by 4 metres, in between the rock and adjacent cliff. He has provided an approximate grid reference but intends to go back to confirm. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 3854 5844 (100m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH35NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish CONTIN

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