MHG61933 - Enclosure - E of Borrowstone Mains, Caithness

Summary

An enclosure to the east of Borrowstone Mains, Caithness.

Type and Period (1)

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

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None recorded

Full Description

An enclosure to the east of Borrowstone Mains, Caithness.

Rectilinear feature 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 vague indications that other dykes and/or enclosures lie around this feature. It is similar in size and appearance to another enclosure identified to the north (see MHG53681) [IS-L 28/07/2020].

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG26164 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cavers, G.. 2012. Baillie Hill and Cnoc Freiceadain, Caithness: LiDAR Survey. AOC Archaeology Group. Digital. Polygon 121. XY

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Location

Grid reference	Centred ND 0189 6900 (124m by 114m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06NW
Civil Parish	REAY
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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