MHG60968 - Midden/structure - An Fharaid
Summary
A midden and possible structural remains.
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid coastal zone assessment survey was conducted by GUARD in the Autumn of 1997 commissioned by Historic Scotland from the Viking and Early Settlement Archaeological Research Project based at the University of Glasgow.
Within sand dunes above and to the east of a rock cliff, there is a c 0.5 m length of three rounded boulders in situ, partially beneath the old turf line. These are exposed in an eroded hollow within the dune. There are a further 18-20 similar boulders strewn over the sand dune below this point. <1>
A midden and possible structural remains were identified during SCAPE's Scotland's Coastal Heritage at Risk Project between 2012-16. See link below to the SCHARP online database for further information and photos. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21099 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Brady, K. & Morris, C.D.. 1997. North Sutherland Survey: Coastal Zone Assessment Kyle of Durness to Torrisdale Bay. Glasgow University (GUARD). 30/01/1998. . Site 25.
- <2> SHG27823 Interactive Resource/Online Database: SCAPE Trust. Scotland's Coastal Heritage at Risk (SCHARP). 4821. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 3923 6963 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (2)
- https://scapetrust.org/sites-at-risk/site/4821 (Link to online SCHARP record)
- https://trove.scot/place/349425/ (View record on the HES Trove website)
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