MHG54407 - Possible broch, Carsgoe
Summary
The site of a possible broch which was destroyed in antiquity.
Type and Period (1)
- BROCH (Iron Age - 550 BC to 560 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
ND16 17 CARSGOE
ND/1463 (approx.)
Site of a possible broch in Thurso noted by Anderson as having been destroyed well before his time [1]. There is nothing to be seen on the site now [2].
Sources: 1. Anderson 1890, 184: 2. Swanson (ms) 1985, 634.
E W MacKie 2007 <1>
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | ND 1399 6299 (point) Approximate. Point generated from 2011 NMRS download data |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16SW |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/302674/ (View RCAHMS Canmore record for this site)
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