MHG66072 - Revetment - Port Vasgo Landing place
Summary
An area of stone revetment at the seaward side of a pathway running alongside the field-boundary.
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.
At the foreshore of a narrow inlet within a wider natural harbour, is an area of stone revetment at the seaward side of a pathway running alongside the field-boundary. This is located at the head of a small pebble storm-beach and is designed to stop further encroachment of that beach on the land behind. This revetment survives to 8-9 courses (0.6-0.8 m high) and runs for 8.5 m and is dry-stone built. This is associated with NMRS nos 1 and 2. <1>
Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates and Aps. (TB 3/8/26)
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1309 Text/Publication/Article: Graham, A and Gordon, J. 1988. 'Old harbours in northern and western Scotland', Proc Soc Antiq Scot, Vol 117 (1987), pp 265-352. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Digital. 265-352.
- <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.162 Site 5. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5846 6506 (14m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC56NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TONGUE |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://trove.scot/place/5382 (View record on the HES Trove website)
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