EHG2844 - Excavation - Pullyhour, Halkirk
Technique(s)
Organisation
University of Reading
Date
Easter 2008
Description
A topographic survey and partial excavation was undertaken by The University of Reading, led by Prof. R. Bradley in 2008 of the small henge monument at Pullyhour. The excavation comprised a section through the bank and ditch, excavation of the entrance and part of the central area. Two main phases of construction were identified. <1>
The excavation was formally discussed and published in 2011. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SHG24026 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Bradley, R and Lamdin-Whymark, H. 2008. The excavation of a small henge monument at Pullyhour, Halkirk, Caithness: interim report. University of Reading. 09/12/2008. Digital. [Mapped features: #521 ; #13200 Trench, ]
- <2> SHG28042 Text/Publication/Monograph: Bradley, R.. 2011. Stages and Screens, An investigation of four henge monuments in northern and north-eastern Scotland. Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Monograph Series. pp. 118-141.
Location
| Location | Pullyhour, Halkirk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 11476 54488 (7m by 20m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | ND15SW |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
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Record last edited
May 12 2023 10:45AM