MHG53141 - Culkein
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- STRUCTURE (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Rather amorphous L-shaped or curved linear feature, consisting of length of ill-defined stone walling 6.6 m long ESE/WNW with return 4.10 m long at W end, running N/S. Stones are flush with or just proud of turf. Facing evident in places, rounded NW ?terminus.
On fairly level ground on broad plateau, under thin turf and moss; burrowing in vicinity reveals sand. Overlooks Kyle of Durness.
Fragment of structure, buried in sand.
Recommendations: Monitor in case more is revealed and control rabbits. <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 161.
- <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 161.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3784 6825 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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