MHG65878 - Rigs - Leirinmore
Summary
An area of 4-5 m wide rigs running approximately W-E down the slope to the cliff-edge.
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.
Located to the north of Leirinmore township is an area of 4-5 m wide rigs running approximately W-E down the slope to the cliff-edge. These rigs are not within an enclosed area. There is some land slippage at the seaward side of these rigs which may have been caused by rabbit burrowing. There are also a large number of sub-circular depressions in the vicinity which would appear to be caused by subterranean limestone erosion. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2020 vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG21099 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Brady, K. & Morris, C.D.. 1997. North Sutherland Survey: Coastal Zone Assessment Kyle of Durness to Torrisdale Bay. Glasgow University (GUARD). 30/01/1998. . p.80 Site 33.
- <2> SHG28725 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2020. Getmapping aerial photography 2020.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4252 6720 (221m by 176m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC46NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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