MHG1688 - Naust, Loch Na Moine

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Type and Period (1)

  • NAUST (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

A horse-shoe shaped structure of drystone walling, possibly a boathouse, beside the loch. It measures 5m E-W by 2m across and stands eight courses high.
R J Mercer 1980.

NC 9378 6549. An unroofed boathouse or shelter of relatively recent construction, standing intact 1.5m high. Bore holes at the open end, facing the loch, indicate a former gate or door.
Published survey (1:10,560) correct. Visited by OS (JB) 7 9 1981. <1>

The site was visited and photographed by D Glass in July 2008.

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 9377 6549 (20m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC96NW
Civil Parish REAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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