MHG17853 - Byre, Castlehill House Steading
Summary
C18-C19 byre, part of Castlehill House Steading.
Type and Period (1)
- BYRE (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD to 1872 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Marked on Site Plan for Castlehill Pavement Works Steading and Harbour <1>.
Renumbered from ND16NE0107B <2>.
One of the buildings that lies on the E side of the road and fenced off as dangerous, to keep visitors to the Castlehill Pavement Works Trail away. Still roofed, although unused <3>.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23730 Text/Report: Douglas, G J. 1991. Castlehill Pavement Works, Castletown, Olrig, Caithness. RCAHMS. . Digital.
- <2> SHG23725 Verbal Communication: Hooper, J. Comment by Janet Hooper, HC Archaeologist. 07/10/2002.
- <3> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist. 01/07/2003.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1960 6860 (42m by 45m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16NE |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/85941 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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