MHG659360 - Possible naust - Ard Neackie
Summary
A sub-rectangular hollow measuring 5 m ESE-WNW by 1.5 m.
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.
On the foot of a slope above a raised beach at the west side of the tombola is a sub-rectangular hollow measuring 5 m ESE-WNW by 1.5 m. This is defined by a natural slope at the east and broad banks on the north and south. This area has no west end to it and has been scooped out of the slope where it has been revetted on the east and possibly on the north and south. This is possibly the remnants of a boat-noust.<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 118 Site 32.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4466 5983 (7m by 7m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC45NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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