MHG1046 - Longhouse and wall - Ushat Head, Caithness
Summary
Remains of a longhouse and wall at Ushat Head, Caithness.
Type and Period (2)
- LONGHOUSE (16th Century to 18th Century - 1600 AD? to 1750 AD?)
- WALL (16th Century to 18th Century - 1600 AD? to 1750 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Remains of a longhouse and wall at Ushat Head, Caithness.
Longhouse and wall, recorded by R Mercer in 1981 during a survey undertaken by the University of Edinburgh, one of several over a number of years in Caithness: Site 350: Longhouse. Dimensions 15m x 5m. Longhouse with 3 internal divisions. Associated with at least 80m walling. Orientation: NE-SW. Elevation: 100' OD. ND 036709. <1>
The longhouse and wall are visible in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG2511 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. p.141, No. 350.
- <2> SHG26164 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G.. 2012. Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness: LiDAR Survey. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0359 7081 (63m by 65m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND07SW |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (2)
External Links (2)
- http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8012 (View HES Canmore entry for this site)
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