MHG61870 - Building - W of Loch Calder, Caithness

Summary

A ruined building to the west of Loch Calder, Caithness.

Type and Period (1)

BUILDING (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)

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Full Description

A ruined building to the west of Loch Calder, Caithness.

A possible cairn or structure was identified in LiDAR data gathered by AOC Archaeology in 2011 as part of the mitigation for the visual impact on the archaeological landscape associated with the proposed Baillie Hill windfarm, Caithness. Square feature, possible cairn or structure. <1>

This feature is shown as a building on the OS 1st Edition 6" map. It is also clearly visible on aerial photographs [IS-L 30/06/2020].

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG26164 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G.. 2012. Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness: LiDAR Survey. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Site 220 & Polygon 63. XY

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0594 6165 (38m by 37m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06SE
Civil Parish	THURSO
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

LiDAR survey - Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness (Ref:21585) (EHG4017)

External Links (1)

http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)

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