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MHG19802 - Longhouse - Crofts of Hillpark

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ND15NE 63 176 561

Longhouse farm (ND 1760 5617), comprising;
A: Longhouse. Dimensions: 18 x 4m. Bipartite rectangular structure, the N unit containing opposing fireplaces, the S unit a later addition. Orientation N-S.
B: Longhouse. Dimensions: 13 x 4m. Tripartite rectangular structure with an annexe attached to the W end 2 x 2m. Orientation E-W.
C: Yard. Dimensions: 12 x 12m. Terraced along the N edge by 4-5 stone courses.
D: Enclosure/structure. Dimensions: 23 x 6m. Raised rectangular are. Orientation E-W.
R J Mercer, NMRS MS/828/19, 1995

At least two roofed buildings and one unroofed structure are depicted on the first edition of the OS 6-inch map (Caithness 1877, sheet xviii). Two unroofed structures and an enclosur are shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10,560 map (1971).
Information from RCAHMS (FO) 18 March 1996

A DBA and walkover survey was carried out by RPS Consultants in July 2006 in advance of a proposed wind farm development near Spittal, Caithness.

Site 8: A T-shaped longhouse croft with the main living accommodation orientated N-S with the main doorway in the east side and flues in both gable ends. The main building partially survived to gable height and was 11 m by 5 m. Construction is in Caithness slab with small alcoves present on the internal gable ends and embrasured windows. The ancillary building was less well preserved, being only visible in outline. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 1999-2001 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Grid reference	Centred ND 1760 5616 (100m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND15NE
Civil Parish	WATTEN
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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