MHG55982 - Enclosure? - Braehour, Halkirk
Summary
An enclosure noted by RoCAS during a DBA and walkover survey in 2012 on behalf of the Forestry Commission Scotland.
Type and Period (2)
- BANK (EARTHWORK) (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
- ENCLOSURE? (Neolithic to Late Iron Age - 4000 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A bank that possibly formed a small prehistoric enclosure was noted during a DBA and walkover survey by RoCAS in 2012 on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland. It was located in a ride under grass, rushes and moss and was a turf covered stone bank. It was found to be very degraded and measured 1m northeast to southwest by 14m and stood up to 0.4m high with banks spread 2-2.5m wide. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1059 5219 (36m by 36m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15SW |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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