MHG31305 - Longhouse; Garth; Castletown

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Type and Period (1)

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

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1st ed OS shows a building immed adj to the NE side of the millpond in the wood. By 2nd ed OS shows as unroofed, now gone.

Mercer, site 544, refers to a longhouse in the wood at ND201674: Longhouse, dimensions 15m x 5m, height 1m. 2 internal divisions. Overgrown by trees. Orientation N-S, Elevation 75' OD.

It is likely that he is referring (slightly inaccurately) to the building on OS. - HAW 11/2002

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Location

Grid reference Centred ND 2006 6736 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND26NW
Civil Parish OLRIG
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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