MHG61914 - Henge - Knockfarrel, NE of Loch Ussie
Summary
Earthworks of a henge in woodland at Knockfarrel, to the northeast of Loch Ussie.
Type and Period (1)
- HENGE (Neolithic - 4000 BC? to 2401 BC?)
Protected Status
Full Description
Earthworks of a henge in woodland at Knockfarrel, to the northeast of Loch Ussie.
The feature was first identified in Open Source Licence LiDAR data by A Hickie. A site visit was carried out by R Spencer-Jones and A MacInnes on 11/07/2020 and the earthwork was surveyed and photographed. It is an almost circular structure, 21m x 20m external dimensions, with an external bank, inner ditch, and central platform approx. 11m x 10m in diameter. A good flat 2.3m wide grass causeway exists in the SSE and another possible causeway made of rounded small stones in the north. It is quite overgrown with shrub and trees, although the ditch and bank is best seen in the southern half. <1> <2>
The henge was Scheduled by Historic Environment Scotland with effect from 05/10/2021. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28574 Text/Correspondence: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2020. Email regarding new probable henge near Loch Ussie. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Yes. Digital. XY
- <2> SHG28575 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Spencer-Jones, R.. 2020. Ring Structure at Knockfarrel, probable henge. North of Scotland Archaeological Society. Digital.
- <3> SHG28803 Text/Designation Notification/Scheduled Monument: Historic Environment Scotland. 2021. Scheduled Monument Scheduling Notification - SM13745. Historic Environment Scotland. 06/10/2021. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5105 5800 (33m by 33m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH55NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | DINGWALL |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM13745 (View full designation record on HES website)
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