MHG53143 - Culkein
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Type and Period (1)
- STRUCTURE (Unknown date)
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Full Description
3 sides of a ?subcircular structure, defined by stone walling, measuring 2.9 m NE/SW x 6.10 m, with E wall exposed for 3.7 m NE/SW. Stones are flush with or just proud of turf and somewhat intermittent, but facing and 2 skins are clearly visible.
On high plateau under thin turf and moss, with some marram in interior. Burrowing in and around structure reveals sand. Overlooks Kyle of Durness and Balnakeil Bay.
Structure, NE part presumably under sand.
Recommendations: Monitor 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 163.
- <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 163.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3788 6833 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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