MHG61897 - Medieval-post-medieval enclosure - Achiebraeskiall, Caithness

Summary

Medieval-post-medieval enclosure at Achiebraeskiall, Caithness.

Type and Period (1)

ENCLOSURE (Medieval to 18th Century - 1500 AD? to 1800 AD?)

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Medieval-post-medieval enclosure at Achiebraeskiall, Caithness.

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>

There are slight indications in the LiDAR data that it may be earlier than the larger enclosure in the northern corner of which it is is located [IS-L 03/07/2020].

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG26164 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G.. 2012. Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness: LiDAR Survey. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Line 9. XY

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0164 6571 (130m by 85m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06NW
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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