MHG908 - Longhouse, Crosskirk

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LONGHOUSE (Undated)

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A longhouse, 24m NE-SW by 5.5m, with walls three to five courses high , grass and moss covered. It has three internal divisions, and a kiln, 5m in diameter, is attached to the NE side.
R J Mercer 1981.

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--- 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. 141, No. 346.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 0303 6995 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND06NW
Civil Parish	THURSO
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Parent of: Kiln, Crosskirk (Monument) (MHG39469)

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/7883 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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