MHG55975 - Bank - Braehour, Halkirk

Summary

A bank noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.

Type and Period (1)

  • BANK (EARTHWORK) (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A grass-, moss- and reed-covered semicircular bank was located at the edge of a ride during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland. The banks were spread 2.5-3.5m wide and stood up to 0.5m high with truncations to the east. It was found to be very degraded. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1163 4991 (32m by 32m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND14NW
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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