MHG63753 - Cairn - Backlass Hill
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Type and Period (1)
- CAIRN (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A DBA and walkover survey of the site of the Moray Firth Hub & Caithness HVDC Connection converter station at Mybster was carried out by ORCA in 2010.
Site No. 112: A cairn is marked to the South East of Backlass hill on the 1st edition of the 6-inch map (Caithness 1877, sheet xviii) but not on the current edition of the OS 1:25000 map (2007). <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2023 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28617 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Thomas, A. & Somerville, L.. 2010. Caithness HVDC Hub: Part 2: Onshore Cable Route: Desk Based Assessment and Walkover Survey. ORCA. Digital.
- <2> SHG29455 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2023. Getmapping aerial photography 2023. Site no. 112. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1984 5426 (42m by 42m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND15SE |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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