MHG53156 - Culkein
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- STRUCTURE (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two parallel lines of large angular quartzite boulders (tops flush with turf) measuring 3.5 m ENE/WSW. Gap between lines is 1 m. 4 stones visible in each line. Probing found stones beneath the turf in the gaps at either end.
On peat/moss covered gradual slope overlooking mountains to the S.
Small buried 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 178.
- <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 178.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 3794 6812 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
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