MHG61895 - Medieval-post-medieval dyke or enclosure - Hill of Shebster, Caithness

Summary

Medieval-post-medieval dyke or enclosure on the northeast side of of Hill of Shebster, Caithness.

Type and Period (2)

  • DYKE? (Medieval to 18th Century - 1058 AD? to 1800 AD?)
  • ENCLOSURE? (Medieval to 18th Century - 1058 AD? to 1800 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Medieval-post-medieval dyke or enclosure on the northeast side of of Hill of Shebster, Caithness.

Possible dyke or enclosure 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. <1>

It may be related to the farmstead to the north (see MHG17678) and other features to the southeast (see MHG61758).

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 0124 6481 (46m by 100m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND06SW
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

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