MHG858 - Windmill, Hill of Forss Quarries
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- WINDMILL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Near the disused Hopefield quarries a windmill 3.5m in diameter and 6m high, with entrances E and W.
I L Donnachie and N K Stewart 1966; R J Mercer 1981.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1481 Text/Publication/Article: Donnachie and Stewart, I L and N K. 1967. 'Scottish windmills: an outline and inventory', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 98 1964-6, p.276-99. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 276-99. 298.
- --- SHG2511 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Mercer, R J. 1981. Archaeological field survey in northern Scotland: volume II, 1980-81. University of Edinburgh. 30/12/1981. Paper and Digital. 146, No. 411.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0757 6765 (9m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND06NE |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/7791 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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