MHG53415 - Stone clearance heap, Wathegar
Summary
A large amorphous pile of stone interpreted as a clearance heap relating to the improvement of these fields.
Type and Period (1)
- CLEARANCE CAIRN (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Cultural Heritage chapter of an Environmental Statement for a proposed wind farm describes a huge amorphous pile of stone close to a junction between the north-south boundary of Wathegar and an east-west running field wall. The heap is approximately triangular in shape, each side measuring around 20m in length, and it stands around 0.5m high. It is interpreted as a clearance heap relating to the improvement of these fields and was perhaps originally contemporary with the boundary wall. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2761 5135 (14m by 26m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND25SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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