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MHG65642 - Medieval-post-medieval rig and furrow - Stemster Hill, Caithness

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Medieval-post-medieval rig and furrow at Stemster Hill, Caithness.

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Medieval-post-medieval rig and furrow at Stemster Hill, Caithness, partially enclosed by dykes (see MHG61898)

Areas of rig and furrow 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 may be several phases of cultivation here and there may be indications in the LiDAR data of occupation sites in a couple of the areas without rig and furrow [IS-L 07/04/2026].

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0310 6557 (387m by 500m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06NW
Civil Parish	REAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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