MHG55977 - Peat quarry? - Braehour, Halkirk

Summary

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

Type and Period (1)

PEAT CUTTING? (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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A possible peat quarry was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland. An extensive area appears to have been quarried. Although mostly cleared of peat, stacks of peat remain in the area, which may have been used by the Forestry Commission during plantation works. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG25786 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Peteranna, M.. 2012. Braehour Forest Block Near Mybster, Caithness: Archaeological Walkover Survey - Summary of the Methodology and Results. Ross & Cromarty Archaeological Services. Digital. Site 6.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0825 5218 (124m by 57m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND05SE
Civil Parish	HALKIRK
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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DBA and walkover survey - Braehour Forest Block, Near Mybster, Caithness (Ref:BRAE12) (EHG3760)

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