MHG66149 - Enclosure, probable sheepfold - NW of River Thurso

Summary

An enclosure, probably a sheepfold, to the northwest of the River Thurso.

Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A rectangular enclosure, probably a sheepfold, to the northwest of the River Thurso. It is shown at this location on the OS 1st Edition map and is visible in vertical aerial photography and in Scottish Gov/SEPA LiDAR data and measures c. 39m c 34m. It overlies two hut circles (see MHG66146 and MHG66147). <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 1166 5769 (45m by 42m) (2 map features)
Map sheet ND15NW
Civil Parish HALKIRK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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