MHG54110 - Promontory, mound and wall, Culbokie Loch
Summary
A promontory and mound with a wall was reported to the HER at this location, on the shore of Culbokie Loch.
Type and Period (2)
- MOUND (Undated)
- WALL (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
'A promontory and mound with a wall in the wooded area around the loch' was reported by a participant in the Black Isle Heritage Memories project. <1>
The location subsequently reported to the HER was NH 61144 59103. The promontory is shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, when the Loch was a much larger body of water. No trace of the mound and wall was traceable on aerial photography. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24970 Text/Report: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. C1.
- <2> SHG25013 Text/Correspondence: Mackenzie, A. 11/2010. Email correspondence from Allan MacKenzie regarding site at Culbokie Loch. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 6114 5910 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
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