MHG65936 - Sub-circular structure - Loch Eriboll (E)
Summary
A totally ruinous sub-circular structure with a 3-3.5 m internal diameter.
Type and Period (2)
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.
On flat ground behind an outcrop on top of low cliffs is a totally ruinous sub-circular structure with a 3-3.5 m internal diameter. This survives to only one course (possibly more below turf on the east side). There is no obvious entrance. The south side may have squared ends giving the structure a heel-shape in plan but the quantity of tumble obscures all detail. The stone tumble is of all shapes and sizes. This may be a corn-drier or lime-kiln associated with NMRS No NC 46 SE 18 up-slope and out of the area of this survey. Grass and bracken covers most of this site. <1>
NGR adjusted based on 2009 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 103 Site 25.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4566 6137 (14m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC46SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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