MHG61934 - Cultivation area - NW of Hill of Shebster, Caithness
Summary
An area of past cultivation to the northwest of Hill of Shebster, Caithness.
Type and Period (1)
- RIG AND FURROW (18th Century to 19th Century - 1750 AD? to 1850 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of past cultivation to the northwest of Hill of Shebster, Caithness.
Cultivation area 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>
This is a fragment of what was probably a larger area associated with an unknown farmstead long gone by the time of the OS 1st edition map [IS-L 28/07/2020].
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0020 6489 (159m by 157m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06SW |
| Civil Parish | REAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- http://bronzeagecaithness.aocarchaeology.com/lidar/ (View LiDAR data online)
Comments and Feedback
Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.