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) |
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Map sheet | ND26NW |
Civil Parish | OLRIG |
Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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