MHG51272 - Longhouse and attached enclosure to east of burn, Milltown
Summary
A longhouse with an outbuilding and attached enclosure.
Type and Period (2)
- LONGHOUSE (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1872 AD)
- OUTBUILDING (Built, 18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1872 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A longhouse, outbuilding and attached enclosure are depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1872. <1>
The longhouse measures approximately 20 x 5 metres and survives to eaves height. The outbuilding also survives to good degree. Photographs of the longhouse, now unroofed, were submitted in August 2008 by a website visitor. The enclosure is not visible on these photographs which are taken from the other side of the building. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 37557 64282 (36m by 31m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36SE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/346608/milltown-haven (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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