MHG53144 - Culkein
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- STRUCTURE (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A 'J'-shaped'line of stones flush with current ground level. Longer stretch of wall is on W side and measures 5.1 m NNW/SSE. This curves to the E at the NNE end for 2.5 m to form the 'J'. The walls are c 0.6 m wide and seem to be two stones wide (turf cover makes it difficult to see). Only one course visible. There are 4 stones forming a rectangle in the central area of the J which may be a hearth or post setting. The E to S walls are not visible.
On high plateau under turf and marram. Overlooks mouth of Kyle of Durness and Balankeil Bay.
Ephemeral remains of a structure.
Recommendations: None. <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 164.
- <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 164.
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Location
| Grid reference | NC 3794 6836 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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