MHG11960 - Possible Souterrain, Portnancon
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Type and Period (1)
- SOUTERRAIN (Iron Age - 550 BC to 560 AD)
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Full Description
NC46SW 3 427 611.
This possible souterrain is a mound within 1om E of the road, with stonework in the base of the lower (E) side; it sounds hollow when jumped on.
Visited by A L F Rivet, asst. archaeol officer, 21 August 1964.
There is no evidence of a souterrain at the map reference given or in the vicinity. The only mound located is natural.
Visited by OS (J M) 16 April 1980.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4270 6110 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC46SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM3776 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/4974 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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