MHG52917 - Possible farmstead - Latheronwheel
Summary
A possible longhouse with two associated buildings.
Type and Period (3)
- FARMSTEAD? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- LONGHOUSE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- STRUCTURE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Three adjacent structures were identified during the Caithness Coastal Survey 1982. The structures are defined by low grass-covered banks. The largest structure measures 37 x 6m and is aligned E-W, with two smaller ones immediately adjacent and parallel measuring 11 x 5m and 6 x 5m respectively. <1>
The features can be clearly seen on vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> 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 267.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1857 3220 (40m by 37m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND13SE |
| Civil Parish | LATHERON |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8153 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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