MHG2503 - Transposed buildings - Sandside House
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- LONGHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUILDING (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NC96NE 44 9528 6566.
A longhouse, 19m NW-SE by 5m across and 2-20 courses in height, which appears to be built on the foundation of an earlier structure. In juxtaposition with the longhouse is another structure, 11m by 4.5m with an internal division.
R J Mercer 1981.
The longhouse is as described; the second feature is evident as a low mound.
Visit by OS 7 September 1981.
Renumbered from NC96NE0028A
JHooper, 7/10/2002
This 'building' is labelled 'Sheepfold' on the OS 1st Edition 6" map. Alternatively could it be a last remnant of the lost settlement of Fresgoe? [IS-L 23/01/2023]
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9527 6566 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC96NE |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7284 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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