MHG61828 - Linear Mound - Thrumster House
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- MOUND (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A grassy mound is visible in aerial photography taken in 2009. <1>
A trial excavation was undertaken on an apparently natural linear mound about 500m NE of Thrumster House, involving the opening of a small linear trench over the surface of the mound. A concentration of stone was found, as well as an ash or lime deposit, and a quartz leaf-shaped arrowhead was recovered from the topsoil. No firm evidence was found of cairn material here, although only a very small area was investigated. It seems more likely at this stage that the stones are the result of field clearance, although the presence of a concentration of stones on this natural mound, possible evidence of burning, and the arrowhead suggest that this site warrants further investigation. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
- <2> SHG28561 Text/Publication/Article: Baines, A. & Brophy, K.. 2006. 'Thrumster House, Highland (Wick parish), trial excavation', Discovery Excav Scot, vol. 7. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 104. Online. pp. 104.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3314 4575 (15m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND34NW |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- LEAF ARROWHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/293503/thrumster-house (Link to HES Canmore record)
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