MHG53512 - Peat cuttings, Moss of Knockglass
Summary
An area of peat cutting identified from aerial photographs.
Type and Period (1)
- PEAT CUTTING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of peat cutting was identified from examination of aerial photographs from 1946 as part of a desk-based assessment in 2008. No remains were identified during the walkover survey. The New Statistical Account (Ref. 10-20) reports that peat or turf was the almost universally exploited source of fuel in the parish, being easily procured from the abundant peat bogs. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 17402 50279 (1030m by 979m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15SE |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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