MHG65754 - Wreck - Kyle of Durness
Summary
The wreck of a clinker-constructed vessel.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A rapid coastal zone assessment survey was conducted by GUARD in the Autumn of 1997 commissioned by Historic Scotland from the Viking and Early Settlement Archaeological Research Project based at the University of Glasgow.
The wreck of a clinker-constructed vessel 8.5 m long by 2.7 in at the widest point. The remains of plywood decking are visible in the possible wheelhouse area together with wooden engine mounting with metal brackets. The hull has been badly holed on both sides. Parts of the cabin lie strewn for up to 100 m to the N of where the hulk now rests. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 17/4/26)
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 3713 6304 (9m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC36SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://scapetrust.org/sites-at-risk/site/4762 (View record on the Scapetrust website)
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