EHG4658 - Geophysical survey - Crosskirk Broch, Caithness
Technique(s)
Organisation
Ancient Monuments Laboratory
Date
1971
Description
A geophysical survey was carried out by the Ancient Monuments Laboratory in 1971 in the area between Crosskirk broch and the cemetery to the south. This was undertaken in an effort to identify the course of a wall that had been discovered during excavations in and around the broch directed by H Fairhurst (see EHG5556). <1> <2>
Report awaited from RCAHMS as of 28/05/2015. MS456/12 geophysical results
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG26876 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Clark, A J & Haddon-Reece, D.. 1971. Geophysical Survey of Crosskirk Broch, Caithness. Ancient Monuments Laboratory.
- <2> SHG3050 Text/Publication/Monograph: Fairhurst, H.. 1984. Excavations at Crosskirk broch, Caithness. Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Monograph Series. 3. Paper (Original) & Digital.
Location
| Location | Crosskirk Broch |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0249 7010 (60m by 25m) |
| Map sheet | ND07SW |
| Operational Area | CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Sep 1 2021 5:28PM