MHG426 - Site of Croft or Mill, Brough
Summary
Site of a post medieval-modern croft or mill.
Type and Period (2)
- CROFT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- (Alternate Type) MILL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The remains of a rectangular structure, 6.4m NE-SW by 5m with a wall 0.7m in average thickness, with traces of a possible dam, 9.6 by 3.7m and channels on the SW side. The walls are greatly reduced with extensive rubble spreads, particularly in the dam. Possibly a post-medieval to modern croft or mill.
C E Batey 1982
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). LAT 221.
- --- SHG1960 Text/Report: Batey, C E. 1982. Caithness coastal survey 1982: interim reports 1980-2. . Lat 221.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3075 3898 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND33NW |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8950 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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