MHG66047 - Boat naust or slipway - River Hope
Summary
Two piles of stones in the intertidal zone of the river that are oriented E-W.
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.
Two piles of stones in the intertidal zone of the river that are oriented E-W and which would appear to represent the eroded remnants of an area cleared for a slipway or boat-noust. The piles are composed of stones of 0.2-0.3 m in diameter, are 5 m long and with a 4 m gap between. This site has been largely washed away by the tidal and riverine action. <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 142 Site 4.
- <2> SHG27382 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 2009. Getmapping aerial photography 2009. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4762 6144 (11m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC46SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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