MHG211 - Site of Croft, Stain
Summary
Site of a croft and associated corn drying kiln.
Type and Period (1)
- CROFT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A modern croft with drying kiln lying on the raised beach and heavily overgrown. It measures 35m NE-SW by 15m across and lacks the E wall of main structure.
C E Batey 1981.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1958 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Batey, C E. 1984. Caithness Coastal Survey 1980-82: Dunnet Head to Ousdale. University of Durham, Department of Archaeology. 30/01/1984. Digital (scanned as PDF). WIC 112.
- --- SHG1959 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Batey, C E. 1981. Caithness coastal survey 1981: interim report. University of Durham, Department of Archaeology. . No. 112.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3453 6054 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36SW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9340 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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