MHG51114 - Rig and furrow at Hill of Man, Wick
Summary
Late 18th or 19th century "narrow straight rig" observed during a walkover survey of a proposed development site.
Type and Period (2)
- RIG AND FURROW (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1899 AD?)
- (Alternate Type) RIDGE AND FURROW (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1899 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Cultivation remains are present on the less overgrown areas of this field, which is the subject of a planning application for housing. These appear to be 'narrow straight rig' (Parry Type 2). The distance between furrow bottoms is consistently 4.5m. This type of rig and furrow is typical of the later 18th and the 19th centuries, and suggests that the field was either sown out or allowed to tumble down to grass before World War II. <1>
Not noted during further trial trenching at this site. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23360 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wombell, J, Malone, E and Wood, J. 02/03/2008. Archaeological Report: Hill of Man, Wick. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. . Digital.
- <2> SHG24794 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Humphreys, P.. 05/2010. Wick South Head (Phase 1), Caithness: Archaeological Evaluation. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 37229 49866 (336m by 328m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34NE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/300393/ (View information held by RCAHMS on Canmore website)
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