MHG53779 - Possible coastal defence, Cuthill Sands

Summary

A stone heap, some of which were dressed and mortared, was interpreted as an attempt at coastal defence.

Type and Period (1)

BREAKWATER? (Unknown date)

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None recorded

Full Description

What appears to be an attempt at coastal defence. Consists of a linear dump of boulders some of which are dressed & have mortar adhering. Exists to 3 m in width, 20 m in length & 0.5 m in height. Dressed stone may have originated from somewhere else. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Shearer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 70.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 7704 8827 (31m by 15m) Surveyed
Map sheet	NH78NE
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND

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East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (EHG3315)

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