MHG53039 - Kyle of Durness East
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- STRUCTURE (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- METAL WORKING SITE (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Potsherds were recovered in this area during phase 1 walkover survey.
In base of sandblow, 1 m below present ground level, is a right-angled section of walling. It comprises an intermittent line of 5 very large subangularbasal quartzite boulders, 10 m long NE/SW, with another length of walling 3 m long SE/NW. A quantity of slag was recovered 12 m NE of this feature, and a sherd of Medieval pottery was found adjacent to walling. Traces of associated ground surface underlying the stones at N end.
In NE/SW-aligned sandblow that slopes gently to the SW toward the Kyle of Durness.
Possible Medieval structure and/or metal-working site.
Recommendations: Monitor. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24622 Dataset/Database File: Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 2003. Site gazetteer: Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness. Site 20.
- <2> SHG24621 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lelong, O and MacGregor, G. 2003. Loch Borralie, Kyle of Durness: Project 950. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). Digital. Site 20.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3762 6669 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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