MHG60788 - Shell midden - Ness of Portnaculter
Summary
A shell midden eroding out of the section of a sand extraction site at the Ness of Portnaculter.
Type and Period (1)
- SHELL MIDDEN (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A shell midden eroding out of the section of a sand extraction site at the south end of the Ness of Portnaculter near Tain was found by P Dunshea, C Whiting and T Mutanen in 2019. The extraction site measures some 15-20m across and the midden appears as a thick layer of cockle shells above the sand deposit on one side. <1>
GIS spatial data created in 2019 based on location of site as seen on 2018 vertical APs. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7466 8463 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH78SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TAIN |
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