MHG52920 - Possible structure, Latheronwheel

Summary

A low subrectangular mound thought to be the remains of a structure.

Type and Period (1)

STRUCTURE? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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Full Description

A roughly subrectangular low mound, grass-covered and composed of a series of irregular surface features. Traces of stone indicate that this could be a structure. It measures 27 x 12m and is aligned SW-NE. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<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 271.

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Location

Grid reference	Centred ND 1872 3179 (24m by 29m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND13SE
Civil Parish	LATHERON
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Multi-period Settlement And Landuse, Latheronwheel (Landscape) (MHG1161)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

Field survey - Caithness Coastal Survey 1980-82 (EHG405)

External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/8153 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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